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.
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
The cross references for Hebrews 13:22 all relate to the idea of Christian brotherhood and community. They emphasize the importance of showing hospitality, caring for those who are in need, and standing firm in faith. They also highlight the importance of exhortation and encouragement among Christian brothers and sisters. In short, these references emphasize the importance of Christian unity and love.
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| Hebrews 3:1: Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, | Both passages are found in the book of Hebrews and provide instruction for how a Christian should live. The first passage, Hebrews 13:22, encourages readers to take seriously the author's words of exhortation and to bear with the briefness of the letter. The second passage, Hebrews 3:1, calls on the reader to consider Jesus, who is the apostle and high priest of our confession, in light of the heavenly calling that Christians share. |
| Hebrews 10:19-39: Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. | Both passages from the book of Hebrews emphasize the importance of approaching God with a sincere and faithful heart. In Hebrews 13:22, the author encourages the readers to bear with his words of exhortation, which are a reminder of the need to approach God with a pure heart. In Hebrews 10:19–39, the author emphasizes the assurance of faith that comes with approaching God through the blood of Jesus. He encourages the readers to draw near with a true heart and to hold fast to the confession of their hope without wavering. |
| Hebrews 12:1-2: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. | Both passages emphasize the importance of living a life of faith in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 13:22 calls on readers to "bear with" the author's words of exhortation, which are a reminder to stay focused on Jesus and to follow His teachings. Hebrews 12:1-2 encourages readers to put aside their sins and to run the race of faith with endurance, looking to Jesus as the founder and perfecter of their faith. Jesus' example of enduring the cross and despising the shame is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice He made for us. |
| Hebrews 13:1-3: Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. | Both passages in Hebrews 13 emphasize the importance of loving others. The first passage encourages the readers to bear with the author's words of exhortation, showing that the author is looking out for the readers' best interests. The second passage encourages the readers to show hospitality to strangers, remember those in prison, and care for those who are mistreated, emphasizing the importance of loving others in tangible ways. |
| 1 Peter 5:12: By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. | Both passages emphasize the importance of exhortation and standing firm in the grace of God. Hebrews 13:22 encourages the readers to bear with the exhortation of the author and to consider it carefully. 1 Peter 5:12 emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the true grace of God, which the author is exhorting the readers to do. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the faithfulness of Jesus, our High Priest and Apostle. We thank You for opening the way to Your holy presence and for the confidence we have to enter. We thank You for the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us and for the joy set before us in Christ.
Help us to lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely, that we may run with endurance the race set before us. Fill us with brotherly love and help us to show hospitality to strangers, remembering those who are in prison and those who are mistreated.
We thank You for the true grace of God and for the faithfulness of those who write to us. Help us to stand firm in it and to bear with the word of exhortation. All this we ask 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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