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.
For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.
The cross references for Hebrews 3:3 relate to the idea of Jesus being the builder of a spiritual house, the Church. The references emphasize the idea that Jesus is the cornerstone of the Church and the one who will bring it to completion. They also show Jesus' superiority to Moses and the angels, and his role as the head of the Church. Finally, they emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus, and the fact that those who believe will not be put to shame.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Zechariah 4:9: “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you. | Both passages relate to the building of a house, which symbolizes the building of the kingdom of God. In Hebrews 3:3, the writer compares Jesus to Moses and states that Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. In Zechariah 4:9, the prophet Zerubbabel is instructed by God to lay the foundation of the house and to complete it, which symbolizes the building of God's kingdom. |
| Zechariah 6:12-13: And say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, “Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: for he shall branch out from his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord. It is he who shall build the temple of the Lord and shall bear royal honor, and shall sit and rule on his throne. And there shall be a priest on his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”’ | Both passages refer to Jesus as the builder of the house of God. Hebrews 3:3 speaks of Jesus as the builder of the house of God, and how he is worthy of more glory than Moses, who was the leader of the Israelites. Zechariah 6:12–13 speaks of Jesus as the Branch, who will build the temple of the LORD, and will bear royal honor and sit and rule on his throne. It also speaks of a priest who will be on his throne, and the counsel of peace between them both. |
| Matthew 16:18: And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. | Both passages refer to the importance of Jesus as the cornerstone of the Church. Hebrews 3:3 emphasizes the greater glory of Jesus than Moses, as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. Matthew 16:18 speaks of Jesus building His Church on Peter, the rock, and it being impenetrable by the gates of hell. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:9: For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building. | Both passages emphasize the importance of Jesus Christ in relation to the work of God. Hebrews 3:3 draws attention to the fact that Jesus is more glorious than Moses, illustrating the greater importance of Jesus in the work of God. 1 Corinthians 3:9 speaks of the followers of Christ as the field and building of God, emphasizing the importance of their work in the furtherance of God's will. |
| 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 emphasize the importance of Jesus in comparison to Moses. Hebrews 3:3 explains that Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses, as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself. Colossians 1:18 furthers this comparison by noting that Jesus is the head of the church and the firstborn from the dead, and that he is preeminent in all things. |
| Hebrews 1:2-4: but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 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, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. | Both passages refer to Jesus and his superiority to Moses and the angels. Hebrews 3:3 speaks of Jesus being counted worthy of more glory than Moses, showing Jesus' superiority. Hebrews 1:2-4 speaks of Jesus as the Son, appointed heir of all things, the radiance of the glory of God, and one who has made purification for sins. This passage shows Jesus' superiority to the angels and the excellence of his name. |
| Hebrews 2:9: But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. | Both passages refer to Jesus and his glory. Hebrews 3:3 draws a comparison between Jesus and Moses, saying that Jesus is worthy of more glory than Moses. Hebrews 2:9 speaks of Jesus being crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of Jesus' death. |
| Hebrews 3:6: but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. | Both passages from Hebrews 3 discuss the relationship between Jesus and Moses. The first passage compares Jesus to Moses, suggesting that Jesus is more worthy of glory than Moses. The second passage explains that Jesus is the faithful son of God and that those who believe in Jesus are part of his house. This implies that Jesus is the builder of the house, and Moses is merely a part of it. |
| 1 Peter 2:5-7: you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone, a cornerstone chosen and precious, and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.” So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, “The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” | Both passages focus on the honor and glory of Jesus Christ. Hebrews 3:3 highlights the fact that Jesus has been given more honor and glory than Moses, while 1 Peter 2:5-7 speaks of Jesus as a precious cornerstone that believers will not be put to shame, but those who do not believe will be rejected. Through these verses, the Bible emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus and giving Him the honor that He deserves. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your faithfulness and mercy, and for the work of Your Son, Jesus. We praise You for His perfect obedience, and that He was counted worthy of more glory than Moses. We thank You for calling us to be living stones in Your spiritual house, a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to You.
We thank You for being the cornerstone of our lives, and for the confidence and hope we have in You. Help us to stay firm in our faith and to trust in You as we build Your house. Give us strength and courage to stand firm against the gates of hell, and to continue to build Your kingdom.
We ask this 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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