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 we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end.
The cross references for Hebrews 3:14 are all related to the idea of sharing in Christ. They emphasize the idea of being connected to Jesus and partaking in His holiness, suffering, and heavenly calling. They also emphasize the importance of holding fast to one's confidence and hope in Jesus. Overall, the cross references remind us of the importance of being united with Jesus and staying faithful to Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Romans 11:17: But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, although a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, | Both passages emphasize the importance of staying in a close relationship with God. Hebrews 3:14 encourages believers to keep their faith firmly planted in Christ in order to share in Him. Romans 11:17 speaks of being grafted into the olive tree, which is a metaphor for being accepted into God's covenant and being nourished by Him. By being grafted, believers can share in the nourishing root of the olive tree, which is a symbol of God's grace and mercy. |
| 1 Corinthians 10:17: Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. | Both passages refer to the idea of unity among believers. Hebrews 3:14 speaks of holding fast to the confidence of our shared faith in Christ, which brings us together as one. 1 Corinthians 10:17 furthers this idea by using the metaphor of bread to illustrate how we are all unified in Christ, despite our individual differences. |
| 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 in Hebrews 3 refer to the importance of faith in Jesus. Hebrews 3:14 speaks of the need to hold our original confidence in Jesus firm to the end in order to share in Christ. Meanwhile, Hebrews 3:1 calls on believers to consider Jesus as the apostle and high priest of our confession. Both passages emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus and remind us of our heavenly calling. |
| 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 emphasize the importance of holding fast to our confidence in Christ. Hebrews 3:14 speaks of sharing in Christ if we hold our original confidence firm to the end. Hebrews 3:6 further explains that Christ is faithful over God's house, and we are his house if we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. Both passages remind us that it is essential to remain firm in our faith in order to share in Christ. |
| Hebrews 6:4: For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, | Both passages point to the importance of continuing to be committed to Christ. Hebrews 3:14 encourages us to hold our original confidence in Christ firm to the end, suggesting that it is possible to drift away from our faith if we are not vigilant. Hebrews 6:4 emphasizes this idea, suggesting that it is impossible for those who have already been enlightened by Christ to drift away from Him. |
| Hebrews 6:11: And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, | Both passages discuss the importance of holding on to faith in order to come to share in Christ. Hebrews 3:14 emphasizes that it is necessary to hold our original confidence firm until the end in order to share in Christ. Hebrews 6:11 emphasizes the need to have full assurance of hope until the end in order to remain in faith. Both passages emphasize the importance of having faith and persevering until the end in order to come to share in Christ. |
| Hebrews 12:10: For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. | Both passages speak to the idea of sharing in Christ. Hebrews 3:14 speaks to the need to maintain our confidence in Christ in order to be able to share in him. Hebrews 12:10 speaks to the idea that God disciplines us for our own good so that we can share in his holiness. In both passages, the idea of sharing in Christ is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of our relationship with him. |
| 1 Peter 4:13: But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. | Both passages emphasize the importance of staying strong in our faith in Christ. Hebrews 3:14 encourages us to maintain our confidence in Christ and not give up, no matter what challenges we face. 1 Peter 4:13 tells us that even if we go through hard times, we should be joyful because we are sharing in the sufferings of Christ, and one day we will be able to rejoice in his glory. |
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, Jesus, and for the hope that You have given us in Him. We thank You for calling us to share in Him, and for the confidence that You have given us to remain firm in our faith until the end.
Help us to remain united in You, and to always taste the heavenly gift that You have provided for us. We pray that You would give us strength to persevere through the trials and sufferings that come our way, so that we may share in Your holiness.
We pray that You would give us the assurance of hope until the end, and that You would help us to rejoice in the knowledge that You are with us always. 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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