Hebrews 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 3:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Chr..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 3:1 — KJV
“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;”
— Hebrews 3:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 3:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 3:1
“But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:1: high, priest, christ
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:1: calling, high, christ
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:1: holy, calling, christ
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. are: or, be ye”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:1: holy, priest, christ
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 3:1: wherefore, brethren, high
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