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.
So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”
The cross references for Hebrews 13:6 all relate to the idea of trusting in God and not fearing man. They emphasize God's sovereignty and the assurance that He is our helper and protector. The passages encourage us to take refuge in the Lord and to be confident in His strength, even when facing difficult situations. They remind us that God is with us and that no one can be against us if we are with Him.
| Passage | How It’s Related (AI-Generated) |
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| Psalm 27:1-3: Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. | Both passages emphasize the trustworthiness of God and His ability to protect us from harm. Hebrews 13:6 encourages us to rely on God's help and protection and to have no fear of what man can do to us. Psalm 27:1-3 paints a vivid picture of the Lord as a source of light and salvation, which can protect us from evildoers and armies that may come against us. In both passages, God is portrayed as a faithful and powerful protector who can give us confidence and strength. |
| Psalm 118:6-9: The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. | Both passages emphasize the importance of trusting in the Lord rather than man. Hebrews 13:6 encourages us to place our trust in the Lord and not fear what man can do to us. Psalm 118:6-9 further emphasizes this point, describing the Lord as a helper and showing that it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man or princes. |
| Psalm 124:8: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. | Both passages emphasize the power of God to protect and sustain us. Hebrews 13:6 encourages us to trust in the Lord, who is our helper, and not to fear what man can do to us. Psalm 124:8 reminds us that our help comes from God, who created the heavens and the earth. |
| Isaiah 41:10: fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. | Both passages emphasize the assurance of God's presence and protection. Hebrews 13:6 encourages the reader to trust in the Lord, as he is their helper and can protect them from any harm that man may bring. Isaiah 41:10 further reinforces this assurance, declaring that God will be with us, strengthen us, and uphold us with His righteous right hand. |
| Romans 8:31: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? | Both passages emphasize the security of believers in Christ. Hebrews 13:6 encourages believers to trust in God's help and not be afraid of what man can do to them. Romans 8:31 further reinforces this assurance by declaring that if God is on our side, no one can be against us. This assurance is based on the fact that God is infinitely more powerful than any opposition we may face. |
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for Your faithfulness and Your protection. You are our light and our salvation, and we can confidently declare that You are our helper and our stronghold. We do not fear what man can do to us, for You are our defender and our shield. We take refuge in You, trusting in Your name and not in the princes of this world.
We know that You are with us and that You will strengthen us and help us in our times of need. We know that You will uphold us with Your righteous right hand, and that if You are for us, who can be against us?
We thank You for Your faithfulness and protection. We pray this in the name of Jesus. 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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