Let’s read through the book of Hebrews one verse at a time in 2023. Every day explore a single verse and its cross references. AI-generated text draws the passages together. RSS feed.
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.
These cross references all have a common theme of prayer. They all emphasize the need to pray for one another, for the spread of the gospel, and for the honor of God's word. Additionally, they all emphasize the importance of having a clear conscience and acting honorably in all things. This is the same message that is expressed in Hebrews 13:18.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Romans 15:30: I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, | Both passages emphasize the power of prayer. Hebrews 13:18 encourages believers to pray for one another, as those who have a clear conscience and desire to live in honor. Romans 15:30 specifically calls for believers to strive together in prayer for the author of the letter. Both passages emphasize the importance of believers coming together in prayer for each other. |
| Ephesians 6:19-20: and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. | Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer for the speaker. In Hebrews 13:18, the speaker is asking for prayer because they have a clear conscience and want to act honorably. In Ephesians 6:19–20, the speaker is asking for prayer so that they can speak boldly about the gospel and be an ambassador for Christ. Both passages emphasize the power of prayer to help the speaker proclaim the gospel with courage. |
| Colossians 4:3: At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— | Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer for the speaker. In Hebrews 13:18, the speaker asks for prayer as they are confident in their own actions and desire to live honorably. In Colossians 4:3, the speaker requests prayer so that God may open a door for them to share the gospel, as they are in prison. Both passages demonstrate the power of prayer to open doors and provide strength to carry out God's will. |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:25: Brothers, pray for us. | Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer for the church. Hebrews 13:18 encourages believers to pray for their church leaders, who have a clear conscience and desire to act honorably. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 encourages believers to pray for all members of the church, not just its leaders. These two passages urge Christians to take part in the spiritual practice of prayer, so that the church may be strengthened and blessed. |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:1: Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, | Both passages emphasize the importance of prayer. Hebrews 13:18 encourages us to pray for others, in this case, the writer of the letter, so that they may have a clear conscience and act honorably in all things. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 encourages prayer for the spread of the Gospel, so that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored. |
| 1 Timothy 1:5: The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. | Both passages emphasize the importance of a clear conscience in our relationship with God. Hebrews 13:18 encourages us to pray for others who have a clear conscience, as it is a desire to act honorably in all things. 1 Timothy 1:5 emphasizes that the aim of our charge is to have a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith in order to love others. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the example of Jesus, who taught us to pray for one another. We ask You to grant us a clear conscience, that we may desire to act honorably in all things.
Give us boldness to proclaim the mystery of the Gospel, so that Your Word may spread quickly and be honored. May our charge be love, from a pure heart and a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
We ask You to open a door for Your Word, so that we may declare the mystery of Christ. We also ask for Your protection and provision for those who are in prison for their faith.
We thank You for the privilege of prayer and ask that You would answer our petitions according to Your will. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
This reading plan reads through a single verse each day, six days a week, paired with the most-popular cross references for the verse. AI-generated (and human-reviewed) text provides an opening thought and concluding prayer along with an explanation for how each cross reference relates to the verse. In 2023, this reading plan works through Hebrews one verse at a time. Every seventh day is a catchup day. Want more info? Try this blog post.
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