Hebrews 10:26
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Cross-reference
Hebrews 10:3-10 establishes Christ's once-for-all sacrifice — then 10:26 warns that willful sin leaves no other sacrifice, deepening the argument.
Hebrews 10:38 warns against shrinking back — a behavior closely tied to the deliberate sin described here that forfeits the only sacrifice.
Hebrews 10:39 contrasts those who shrink back to destruction with those who believe — opposing the willful sinner's fate of no sacrifice.
In Hebrews 6:4-6, the same warning appears: those who fall away after enlightenment cannot be restored — reinforcing the severity of deliberate sin here.
Hebrews 12:17 describes Esau's irreversibly rejected repentance — a typological warning mirroring the impossibility of a second sacrifice here.
Hebrews 9:26 explains Christ's once-for-all sacrifice — the very sacrifice that Hebrews 10:26 says has no replacement for willful sinners.
In Numbers 15:28, atonement is provided for unintentional sin — directly contrasting the deliberate sin here that has no remaining sacrifice.
Luke 12:47 parallels knowing the master's will yet disobeying, resulting in severe punishment — the same principle of knowledge increasing guilt.
In Matthew 12:43-45, the cleansed person who returns to sin ends up worse—mirrors Hebrews' warning against deliberate sin after cleansing.
In Leviticus 4:2, the law provides offerings for unintentional sins — highlighting the contrast with deliberate sin here that has no sacrifice.
John 9:41 says those who claim to see have guilt remaining—knowledge brings accountability, as in Hebrews' deliberate sin after knowing truth.
Daniel 5:23 continues: Belshazzar exalted himself despite knowing God's power—willful rebellion against known truth, as in Hebrews.
John 15:22-24 states that those who saw and hated Jesus have no excuse — the same logic of willful rejection leaving no remedy.
Psalm 19:13 prays to be kept from willful sins—the very category that Hebrews warns has no remaining sacrifice.
2 Peter 2:20-22 describes those who escape the world but return to sin, becoming worse — a parallel to willful apostasy and its grave consequences.
2 Thessalonians 2:10 links perishing to not loving the truth — parallel to willful sin after receiving truth, resulting in no sacrifice.
1 Timothy 1:13 shows Paul received mercy because he acted ignorantly—contrasting with deliberate sin in Hebrews that has no sacrifice.
In Deuteronomy 17:12, presumptuous sin (acting with a high hand) carries the death penalty—the same concept of willful defiance after instruction underlies Hebrews.
James 4:17 states that knowing the good and not doing it is sin — directly parallel to willful sin after knowledge of the truth.
In Matthew 11:22, Jesus says judgment will be harsher for cities that saw miracles yet didn't repent — matching the principle that greater knowledge brings greater accountability.
1 Timothy 2:4 states God desires all to be saved — in contrast to the deliberate rejection described here that leaves no sacrifice.
In Luke 11:26, the unclean spirit returns making the last state worse — same parallel to apostasy as Matthew 12:45.
In Mark 6:11, rejecting apostles brings worse judgment than Sodom — similar to Hebrews 10:26's principle that rejecting known truth leaves no atonement.
In Matthew 12:45, the unclean spirit returns to a swept house making the end worse — a picture of apostasy where rejecting truth leads to a worse state.
Ezekiel 18:24 describes a righteous person turning to sin and dying — a direct parallel to deliberate sin after knowledge.
Isaiah 22:14 declares this iniquity will not be atoned for — directly parallels the no sacrifice remaining for deliberate sin.
1 Samuel 3:14 declares Eli's house cannot be atoned by sacrifice — a direct parallel to Hebrews 10:26's 'no sacrifice remains' for deliberate sin.
1 Samuel 2:25 states no one can intercede for sin against the LORD — directly paralleling Hebrews 10:26's 'no sacrifice remains' for deliberate sin.
Numbers 15:30 prescribes being cut off for 'high-handed' sin — the exact concept of deliberate sin that Hebrews 10:26 warns about.
Exodus 21:14 prescribes no asylum for deliberate murder — a type of the severe consequence for willful sin after knowing the truth.
Matthew 12:31 warns of blasphemy against the Spirit that will not be forgiven—another sin with no forgiveness, like the deliberate sin in Hebrews.
1 John 5:16 distinguishes sin leading to death, echoing the severity here, but also offers a category for intercession for lesser sins.
Matthew 12:32 reinforces that speaking against the Holy Spirit is unforgivable—parallel to Hebrews' no sacrifice for willful sin.
Joshua 24:20 warns that forsaking God after His goodness brings judgment — echoing Hebrews 10:26's warning about deliberate sin after receiving truth.
In Leviticus 4:13, the congregation's unintentional sin has atonement — contrasting with the deliberate sin here that leaves no sacrifice.
John 13:17 promises blessing for knowing and doing — in contrast, willful sin after knowledge brings judgment instead of blessing.
John 8:24 warns that unbelief leads to dying in sins — a parallel consequence to Hebrews' warning about deliberate sin leaving no sacrifice.
Psalm 19:12 asks forgiveness for hidden faults—contrasting with the deliberate sin in Hebrews that has no sacrifice.
Numbers 9:13 penalizes willful neglect of Passover with being cut off — a parallel to the irreversible consequence for deliberate sin in Hebrews 10:26.
Exodus 23:21 warns that God's angel will not pardon willful rebellion — parallel to no sacrifice remaining for deliberate sin here.