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.
Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses.
These cross references all relate to the theme of justice, accountability, and the importance of witnesses. The references from Deuteronomy and Matthew emphasize the need for two or three witnesses to establish a charge, while the references from 2 Samuel, John, and 2 Corinthians emphasize the need for reliable witnesses in order to prove a charge. The reference from Hebrews 2 emphasizes the need for accountability and justice, emphasizing that disobedience will receive a just retribution. All of these cross references are related to the theme of justice and accountability in Hebrews 10:28.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 19:15: “A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three witnesses shall a charge be established. | Both passages refer to the same law of requiring two or three witnesses for a charge to be established. Hebrews 10:28 states that anyone who sets aside this law of Moses dies without mercy. Deuteronomy 19:15 explains that two or three witnesses are required to establish a charge. This indicates that the law of Moses was taken seriously and those who disregarded it were subject to severe consequences. |
| 2 Samuel 12:13: David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die. | Both passages discuss the consequences of sin. In Hebrews 10:28, the writer explains that anyone who has disregarded the law of Moses dies without mercy. In 2 Samuel 12:13, Nathan informs David that the Lord has forgiven his sin and he will not die. These two passages demonstrate that although sin has consequences, God is merciful and can forgive us if we repent. |
| Matthew 18:16: But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. | Both passages illustrate the importance of having two or three witnesses when dealing with a difficult situation. Hebrews 10:28 states that if someone disregards the law of Moses, they will be subject to death without mercy if there are two or three witnesses to the situation. Matthew 18:16 emphasizes the importance of having two or three witnesses when trying to address a difficult situation, as it states that if someone does not listen, one should take two or three others along to establish the charge. |
| John 8:17: In your Law it is written that the testimony of two people is true. | Both passages discuss the importance of two or three witnesses in establishing truth. Hebrews 10:28 emphasizes the severity of setting aside the law of Moses, which requires two or three witnesses in order to die without mercy. John 8:17 further emphasizes the importance of two witnesses as it states that in the law it is written that the testimony of two people is true. |
| 2 Corinthians 13:1: This is the third time I am coming to you. Every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. | Both passages refer to the importance of two or three witnesses in establishing a charge. Hebrews 10:28 warns that anyone who has set aside the law of Moses will die without mercy if the charge is established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 2 Corinthians 13:1 emphasizes the same point, noting that the charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses when Paul visits the Corinthians for the third time. |
| Hebrews 2:2: For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, | Both passages reference the law of Moses. Hebrews 10:28 emphasizes the consequences of disregarding it, and Hebrews 2:2 emphasizes the reliability of the law. Hebrews 10:28 states that those who disregard the law of Moses will be subject to punishment, as it requires two or three witnesses to prove the violation. Hebrews 2:2, on the other hand, explains that the law of Moses is reliable, as it is declared by angels and any disobedience will be met with just retribution. |
Heavenly Father, we come before you in humility and thank you for providing us with your law. We thank you for your mercy and grace, and for sending Jesus to take away our sins. Help us to remember that every charge must be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses, and that we must always seek to do what is right and just. Give us the strength and courage to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult. Help us to be faithful to your Word, and to be obedient to your will. Thank you for your love and grace. 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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