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.
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.
The cross references for Hebrews 10:35 all relate to the idea of having confidence and not giving up, even when the rewards may not be immediate. They emphasize the importance of perseverance and faith, and the ultimate reward that will come from trusting in God. They also emphasize the importance of doing good to others, even when it may seem difficult or unrewarding. Ultimately, these references point to the idea that our faith and trust in God is ultimately rewarded, and that we should not give up on our faith, but instead remain steadfast and confident in God's promises.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Luke 14:14: and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” | Both passages discuss the idea of having faith and being rewarded for it. Hebrews 10:35 encourages the reader to not give up their faith, as there is a great reward for having it. Luke 14:14 focuses on the idea of being repaid for one's faith, with the reward being greater at the resurrection of the just. |
| 1 Corinthians 15:58: Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. | Both passages emphasize the importance of staying faithful to God, even when the outcome is uncertain. Hebrews 10:35 encourages us to remain confident in the Lord, because He will reward us for our faithfulness. 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages us to remain steadfast in our work for the Lord, trusting that our labor is not in vain. |
| Galatians 6:8-10: For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. | Both passages emphasize the importance of perseverance in doing good. Hebrews 10:35 encourages the reader to not give up their faith, as it will be rewarded. Galatians 6:8–10 teaches that when one sows to the Spirit, they will reap eternal life, and encourages believers to continue to do good, even when it is difficult, as they will eventually reap the rewards. |
| 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 having confidence in God and His promises. Hebrews 10:35 encourages readers to not throw away their confidence, as it has a great reward. Hebrews 3:6 explains the reward of having confidence in God, which is being part of His house if we hold fast to our confidence and hope. |
| Hebrews 11:26: He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. | Both passages speak to the importance of having confidence and looking to the reward. Hebrews 10:35 encourages readers to not throw away their confidence, as it has a great reward. Hebrews 11:26 uses the example of Moses to explain the importance of looking to the reward, as he considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt. This shows that the reward of having confidence goes beyond earthly possessions. |
Heavenly Father, thank you for the confidence you have given us. Help us to hold onto it and not throw it away, knowing that it has a great reward. Strengthen us to be steadfast and immovable, abounding in the work of the Lord and not growing weary of doing good. Fill us with hope, so that we can look to the reward that awaits us. Help us to consider the reproach of Christ as greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt. 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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