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.
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
The cross references for John 1:14 emphasize the glory of God, the divinity of Jesus, and the love of God revealed through his Son. They show how Jesus, the Word of God, became flesh and dwelt among us, and how he humbled himself to take on human form. They also highlight the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and his power to bring eternal life. Finally, they demonstrate the great love God has for us in sending his only Son to die for us.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Isaiah 40:5: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” | Both passages discuss the glory of the Lord being revealed to all people. John 1:14 focuses on the glory of Jesus, who became flesh and dwelt among us, and is the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Isaiah 40:5 emphasizes the universality of this revelation, as all flesh will see the glory of the Lord together. |
| John 1:1: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. | Both passages refer to Jesus as the Word of God. John 1:1 states that the Word was with God and was God, while John 1:14 states that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, showing us the glory of the only Son from the Father. This glory was full of grace and truth, demonstrating the character and nature of Jesus as the Word of God. |
| John 6:51: I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ and His mission on earth. In John 1:14, Jesus is described as the Word of God, made flesh, and full of grace and truth. In John 6:51, Jesus speaks of Himself as the living bread that came down from heaven, and that by eating of Him, we will have eternal life. The bread that He gives is His flesh, which is a reference to His death on the cross. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:47: The first man was from the earth, a man of dust; the second man is from heaven. | Both passages refer to Jesus, the Word of God who became flesh and dwelt among us. John 1:14 speaks of Jesus' earthly ministry, when he was seen in his glory as the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 1 Corinthians 15:47 speaks of Jesus' heavenly origin, as the second man from heaven. |
| Galatians 4:4: But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, | Both passages refer to the same event, which is the incarnation of Jesus Christ. John 1:14 speaks of the Word, who is Jesus, becoming flesh and living among us. We are able to see the glory of Jesus, who is the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Galatians 4:4 refers to the same event, but from a different perspective. It speaks of God sending forth His Son, born of a woman, at the fullness of time, and born under the law. |
| Philippians 2:6-8: who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ and his incarnation. John 1:14 speaks of the glory of Jesus as the only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth. Philippians 2:6-8 recounts how Jesus humbled himself by taking on the form of a servant and becoming obedient to death on the cross. |
| 1 Timothy 3:16: Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. | Both passages speak to the incarnation of Jesus Christ. John 1:14 states that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 1 Timothy 3:16 further elaborates on the mystery of godliness, that Jesus was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and taken up in glory. Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus' incarnation and the glory of his divine mission. |
| Hebrews 1:3: He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, | Both passages refer to Jesus, who is the Word of God and the only Son of the Father. John 1:14 describes Jesus as full of grace and truth, and as one who has dwelt among us and revealed his glory. Hebrews 1:3 speaks of Jesus as the radiance of the glory of God, who has the exact imprint of his nature and has the power to uphold the universe. After making purification for sins, he was seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high. |
| 1 John 1:1-2: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us— | Both passages refer to the same event of the Word becoming flesh. John 1:14 speaks of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, and how we have seen his glory as the only Son of the Father. 1 John 1:1-2 speaks of the same event, but with more detail, describing how the life was made manifest and how the disciples have seen and testified to it. Both passages are describing the same event of Jesus coming to Earth as a human being. |
| 1 John 4:9: In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. | Both passages reveal God's love for humanity. John 1:14 describes how the Word, Jesus, became flesh and dwelt among us, and we could see his glory, full of grace and truth. 1 John 4:9 further shows that God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. This expresses the great love God has for us, that He would send His only Son to die for us. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your Word, who became flesh and dwelt among us. We thank You for Your glory, which was revealed to us through Your Son. We thank You for Your Son, who humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death. We thank You for Your love, which was made manifest to us through the sending of Your only Son.
We pray that You would give us a greater understanding of Your Word, Your glory, Your Son, and Your love. Help us to live out these truths in our lives. Help us to recognize Your presence in our lives and to be obedient to Your will.
We thank You for Your grace and truth. 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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