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.
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
These cross references all relate to the theme of perseverance in the face of difficulty. In Hebrews 12:3, the author encourages us to consider Jesus, who endured hostility from sinners, as an example of perseverance. The other passages reiterate this theme, reminding us to remain steadfast, not to lose heart, not to give up, to endure patiently, and to bear up in the face of difficulty.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| 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 remaining faithful in the face of adversity. Hebrews 12:3 encourages readers to reflect on Jesus' endurance of hostility from sinners and not to become weary or discouraged. 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages readers to remain steadfast, immovable, and to abound in the work of the Lord, knowing that their labor is not in vain. |
| 2 Corinthians 4:16: So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. | Both passages emphasize the importance of persevering in the face of difficulty. Hebrews 12:3 encourages readers to consider Jesus' example of enduring hostility from sinners, so as not to grow weary or fainthearted. 2 Corinthians 4:16 reminds readers that even though our outer self may be wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day, and so we should not lose heart. |
| Galatians 6:9: And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. | Both passages emphasize the importance of perseverance and not giving up in the face of adversity. Hebrews 12:3 encourages the reader to consider Jesus, who endured hostility from sinners, so that the reader does not become weary or fainthearted. Galatians 6:9 encourages the reader to not grow weary of doing good, as in due season they will reap the benefits of their efforts if they do not give up. |
| Hebrews 12:2: looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. | Both passages in Hebrews 12 focus on Jesus as the model for living a life of faith. Hebrews 12:3 encourages readers to consider Jesus, who endured hostility from sinners, as an example of perseverance. Hebrews 12:2 highlights Jesus' ultimate act of faith - enduring the cross despite the shame - and his reward of being seated at the right hand of God. |
| Revelation 2:3: I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. | Both passages refer to the idea of endurance in the face of difficulty. Hebrews 12:3 encourages the reader to look to Jesus as an example of how to endure hostility from sinners. Revelation 2:3 praises the reader for their own endurance and perseverance in the face of difficulty, for the sake of Jesus' name. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the example of Jesus, who endured such hostility from sinners, so that we may not grow weary or fainthearted. Help us to remain steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in You our labor is not in vain. Renew our inner selves day by day, so that we may not lose heart. Strengthen us to continue doing good, even when we are tempted to give up. Let us look to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, and may we find joy in serving You, even when we face shame and difficulty. Finally, give us the strength to endure patiently and bear up for Your name's sake, so that we may not grow weary.
We pray these things 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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