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By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.
The cross references for Hebrews 11:27 all relate to the idea of faith and trusting in the unseen. They emphasize the importance of having faith in God and trusting in His promises, even when we cannot see the results. They also highlight the importance of perseverance and steadfastness in the face of difficulty, as demonstrated by the examples of the saints in Hebrews 11. Finally, they point to God's mercy and compassion, which is ultimately what enables us to have faith in Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 4:18: as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. | Both passages emphasize the importance of faith and looking beyond the physical world. Hebrews 11:27 speaks of the faith of Moses, who was unafraid of the visible king and endured as if he could see the invisible God. 2 Corinthians 4:18 further emphasizes the importance of faith by reminding us to look not to the things that are seen, but to the things that are unseen, which are eternal. |
| 1 Timothy 1:17: To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. | Both passages refer to the same entity, God. Hebrews 11:27 speaks of the faith of Moses, who was not afraid of the anger of the king because he was able to see God, who is invisible. 1 Timothy 1:17 speaks of God as the King of ages, immortal and invisible, and deserving of honor and glory forever and ever. |
| Hebrews 10:32: But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, | Both passages focus on the concept of enduring and trusting in God, even in difficult circumstances. Hebrews 11:27 speaks of Moses trusting in God, even when faced with the anger of the king, and seeing the One who is invisible. Hebrews 10:32 speaks of the early Christians enduring a hard struggle with sufferings, trusting in the enlightenment that God had given them. Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in God, even when faced with persecution or difficult circumstances. |
| Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. | Both passages refer to faith and its importance in the life of a believer. Hebrews 11:27 speaks of the faith of Moses, who left Egypt without fear of the king's anger because he was able to see the invisible God. Hebrews 11:1 explains that faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen, emphasizing that faith is a powerful force that can move us to action. |
| Hebrews 11:13: These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. | Both passages from Hebrews 11 emphasize the importance of faith in the life of a believer. In Hebrew 11:27, the writer speaks about Moses' faith in God, which led him to leave Egypt without fear of the king's anger. In Hebrews 11:13, the writer speaks about the faith of those who have died, recognizing that they were strangers and exiles on the earth, despite not having received the things promised. Both passages demonstrate the power of faith to bring hope and courage to believers in difficult times. |
| James 5:11: Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. | Both passages speak to the steadfast faith of those who remain true to God, even in difficult circumstances. Hebrews 11:27 discusses Moses, who left Egypt despite the anger of the king, trusting in God, who is invisible. James 5:11 speaks of Job, who remained steadfast even in the face of great suffering, trusting in the Lord's compassion and mercy. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the faith of those who endured and persevered, even when they could not see the outcome. We praise You for Your faithfulness to Your promises, which are often unseen and hard to understand.
We ask that You give us the faith of Abraham, who left Egypt without fear of the king's anger, trusting that You would be with him. We pray that You would give us the faith of Job, who remained steadfast in the midst of suffering.
We thank You that You are the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, and the only God. We ask that You would be honored and glorified forever and ever.
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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