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And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God's angels worship him.”
The cross references for Hebrews 1:6 all relate to the idea of Jesus being worshiped and glorified as the Son of God. They emphasize the power and authority of Jesus, his role as the firstborn of creation, and his sacrifice for the sins of humanity. The references also emphasize the worship of Jesus by both people and angels, as well as the joy of those who are redeemed by his blood. Taken together, these references point to the fact that Jesus is worthy of all worship and glory.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:43: “Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people's land.” | Both passages emphasize the importance of worshipping God. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of God's angels worshipping him, while Deuteronomy 32:43 calls on the heavens and gods to bow down to him. This passage also speaks to God's justice, as he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. |
| Psalm 97:7: All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods! | Both passages emphasize the importance of worshiping God. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of God's angels worshiping him when he brings the firstborn into the world. Psalm 97:7 speaks of the shame of worshiping images and worthless idols, and encourages all gods to worship God instead. |
| Proverbs 8:24-25: When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no springs abounding with water. Before the mountains had been shaped, before the hills, I was brought forth, | Both passages emphasize the importance of worshipping God. In Hebrews 1:6, the writer is referring to Jesus being the firstborn, and God commanding all angels to worship him. In Proverbs 8:24–25, Wisdom is personified and speaks of being brought forth before the world was created, emphasizing her importance in the eyes of God. Both passages highlight the importance of worshipping God, and the need to recognize His greatness. |
| John 1:14: 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. | Both passages refer to the same person, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of Jesus' role as the firstborn, as the Son of God, and as worthy of worship from all of God's angels. John 1:14 speaks of Jesus' incarnation, of him becoming flesh and dwelling among us, and of his glory being seen as the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. |
| Romans 8:29: For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. | Both passages speak of Jesus being the "firstborn." Hebrews 1:6 explains that Jesus was worshipped by all of God's angels when he was brought into the world. Romans 8:29 explains that Jesus was predestined to be the firstborn among many brothers, namely all of his followers. This passage shows that Jesus is the leader and example for all believers, and that they are called to be conformed to his image. |
| Colossians 1:15: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. | Both passages refer to Jesus as the "firstborn". Hebrews 1:6 is a quote from the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 32:43) where God is referring to Jesus as the firstborn and instructing the angels to worship Him. Colossians 1:15 is also referring to Jesus as the firstborn, but it is also emphasizing that Jesus is the image of the invisible God and is the firstborn of all creation. |
| Colossians 1:18: And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. | Both passages refer to Jesus being the firstborn. Hebrews 1:6 is a reference to Jesus being the firstborn of creation, as all of God's angels are commanded to worship him. Colossians 1:18 is a reference to Jesus being the firstborn from the dead, meaning he was the first to be resurrected, and is the preeminent leader of the Church. |
| 1 Peter 3:22: who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him. | Both passages refer to Jesus and his relationship to the angels. Hebrews 1:6 tells us that when Jesus entered the world, all the angels were commanded to worship him. 1 Peter 3:22 further explains that Jesus is now in heaven, seated at the right hand of God, and the angels, authorities, and powers have all been subjected to him. |
| 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 discuss the love of God and how it is expressed through Jesus. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of Jesus being worshipped by God's angels when he is brought into the world. 1 John 4:9 speaks of God sending his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. This demonstrates God's love for us, as he sent Jesus to be a sacrifice for us and to offer us a new life. |
| Revelation 1:5: and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ as the firstborn. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of Jesus as the firstborn being brought into the world, and Revelation 1:5 speaks of Jesus as the firstborn of the dead. The Hebrews passage emphasizes Jesus' importance as the one to whom all of God's angels should bow down and worship, while the Revelation passage emphasizes Jesus' power as the ruler of kings on earth and the one who has freed us from our sins by his blood. |
| Revelation 5:9-12: And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” | Both passages refer to Jesus Christ and His divine status. Hebrews 1:6 speaks of Jesus as the “firstborn” and calls for all of God’s angels to worship Him. In Revelation 5:9-12, the angels sing a new song about Jesus’ worthiness to receive power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing because He was slain and ransomed people for God from every tribe and language. |
Heavenly Father, we come before You in awe and wonder, praising You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ. He is the firstborn of all creation, the image of the invisible God. He is the faithful witness who was slain to ransom us from our sins and to make us a kingdom of priests. We thank You for the grace and truth that comes through Him, for the love You have for us, and for the mercy of Your salvation.
We worship You, Lord, and we bow down before You. May all of Your angels worship You and may all of Your people honor You. May we continually proclaim Your greatness and may our lives be a reflection of Your glory.
In Jesus' name we pray, 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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