Hebrews 3:1 “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your…”

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

World English Bible

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession: Jesus,

American Standard Version

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, even Jesus;

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heauenly vocation, consider the Apostle and high Priest of our profession Christ Iesus:

Darby Translation

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of [the] heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus,

Young's Literal Translation

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the apostle and chief priest of our profession, Christ Jesus,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason, holy brothers, marked out to have a part in heaven, give thought to Jesus the representative and high priest of our faith;

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Cross references

“holy”

2 Timothy 1:9 1 Peter 2:9 Colossians 1:22 Colossians 3:12 1 Thessalonians 5:27 1 Peter 3:5

2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

1 Peter 2:9 · BSB

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Colossians 1:22 · BSB

But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—

Colossians 3:12 · BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

1 Thessalonians 5:27 · BSB

I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

1 Peter 3:5 · BSB

For this is how the holy women of the past adorned themselves. They put their hope in God and were submissive to their husbands,

“partakers”

1 Corinthians 9:23 Hebrews 3:14 Romans 11:17 Romans 15:27 2 Corinthians 1:7 Colossians 1:12

1 Corinthians 9:23 · BSB

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

Hebrews 3:14 · BSB

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

Romans 11:17 · BSB

Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,

Romans 15:27 · BSB

They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.

2 Corinthians 1:7 · BSB

And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Colossians 1:12 · BSB

giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light.

“the heavenly”

Philippians 3:14 Ephesians 4:1 Ephesians 4:4 Romans 8:28–30 1 Thessalonians 2:12 1 Timothy 6:12

Philippians 3:14 · BSB

I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:1 · BSB

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Ephesians 4:4 · BSB

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called;

Romans 8:28–30 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

1 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB

encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

1 Timothy 6:12 · BSB

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.

“consider”

2 Timothy 2:7 Haggai 1:5 Isaiah 1:3 Isaiah 5:12 Isaiah 41:20 Ezekiel 12:3

2 Timothy 2:7 · BSB

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.

Haggai 1:5 · BSB

Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.

Isaiah 1:3 · BSB

The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”

Isaiah 5:12 · BSB

At their feasts are the lyre and harp, tambourines and flutes and wine. They disregard the actions of the LORD and fail to see the work of His hands.

Isaiah 41:20 · BSB

so that all may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.”

Ezekiel 12:3 · BSB

Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

“the apostle”

Romans 15:8 John 20:21

Romans 15:8 · BSB

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

John 20:21 · BSB

Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”

“and”

Hebrews 7:26 Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 10:21 Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:1–10 Hebrews 6:20

Hebrews 7:26 · BSB

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Hebrews 2:17 · BSB

For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 10:21 · BSB

and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

Psalm 110:4 · BSB

The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:1–10 · BSB

Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 6:20 · BSB

where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Also

Hebrews 2:11

Hebrews 2:11 · BSB

For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.

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