Hebrews 11:36

And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

Cross-references

Hebrews 12:2 highlights Jesus enduring the cross and despising shame — the ultimate example of the mocking and suffering in Hebrews 11:36.

Hebrews 10:33 recalls the readers' own reproach and affliction — the same kinds of suffering listed for the faithful in Hebrews 11:36.

Acts 16:24-40 recounts Paul and Silas flogged and imprisoned, matching both flogging and chains from this verse.

In Matthew 20:19, Jesus predicts his own mocking and scourging — the same sufferings endured by OT heroes in Hebrews 11:36.

Mark 10:34 Parallel

Mark 10:34 also records Jesus' prediction of mockery and scourging, mirroring the mistreatment listed in Hebrews 11:36.

Luke 18:32 Parallel

Luke 18:32 repeats the same prediction of mocking, insult, and scourging — parallel to the sufferings described in Hebrews 11:36.

Luke 23:11 Parallel

Luke 23:11 shows Herod's soldiers mocking Jesus — an actual event that exemplifies the mockings experienced by OT saints in Hebrews 11:36.

Luke 23:36 Parallel

Luke 23:36 describes soldiers mocking Jesus with sour wine — another instance of the mockery that Hebrews 11:36 attributes to faithful heroes.

Acts 4:3 Parallel

Acts 4:3 records Peter and John put in custody, a New Testament instance of the imprisonment mentioned here.

Acts 5:18 Parallel

Acts 5:18 shows apostles thrown into public prison, directly reflecting the 'chains and imprisonment' in this verse.

Acts 5:40 Parallel

In Acts 5:40, the apostles are flogged for preaching — a parallel to the flogging suffered by the faithful.

Acts 8:3 Parallel

Acts 8:3 tells of Saul dragging believers to prison, illustrating how persecution leads to the chains described here.

Acts 12:4-19 details Peter in chains and prison, a clear New Testament parallel to the sufferings listed in this verse.

Acts 16:22 Parallel

In Acts 16:22, Paul and Silas are beaten with rods — a form of flogging like in Hebrews 11:36.

Acts 16:23 Parallel

In Acts 16:23, after flogging, Paul and Silas are imprisoned — combining two sufferings from the list.

In Genesis 39:20, Joseph is unjustly imprisoned — an Old Testament example of chains and imprisonment.

Acts 21:33 Parallel

Acts 21:33 depicts Paul bound with two chains, a direct example of the 'chains and imprisonment' mentioned here.

Acts 24:27 Parallel

Acts 24:27 notes Paul left in prison for two years, showing prolonged imprisonment as a form of the suffering described here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:24, Paul recounts receiving thirty-nine lashes — a firsthand account of flogging.

In 2 Corinthians 11:25, Paul includes being beaten with rods — another experience of flogging.

In Ephesians 3:1, Paul’s imprisonment for the Gentiles directly mirrors the chains and imprisonment endured by the faithful in Hebrews 11:36.

In Ephesians 4:1, Paul again identifies as a prisoner for the Lord, echoing the chains mentioned in Hebrews 11:36 as a mark of faithful suffering.

In 2 Timothy 1:16, Onesiphorus is not ashamed of Paul’s chains—the same kind of imprisonment listed among the sufferings of the heroes in Hebrews 11:36.

In 2 Timothy 2:9, Paul is bound with chains for the gospel, directly paralleling the chains and suffering cataloged in Hebrews 11:36.

In Revelation 2:10, the promise of prison and testing for the church echoes the chains and imprisonment suffered by the faithful in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 39:15 depicts Jeremiah imprisoned in the court, directly exemplifying the 'chains and imprisonment' listed here.

2 Chronicles 36:16 explicitly describes mocking God's messengers—the very 'cruel mockings' suffered by the faithful in Hebrews.

In 2 Chronicles 16:10, King Asa imprisons a seer — another example of faithful suffering imprisonment.

In 1 Kings 22:27, the prophet Micaiah is imprisoned by Ahab — a case of imprisonment for speaking truth.

Psalm 105:18 describes Joseph's feet hurt with fetters and neck in an iron collar — a direct instance of the chains and imprisonment in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 32:2 shows Jeremiah shut up in the court of the guard — a direct example of the imprisonment mentioned in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 32:3 records the king imprisoning Jeremiah for his prophecy — an instance of unjust imprisonment as in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 38:6-13 describes Jeremiah thrown into a muddy cistern and left to die — an extreme example of the imprisonment and suffering in Hebrews 11:36.

Lamentations 3:52-55 describes Jeremiah's pit imprisonment and affliction, matching the sufferings summarized in this verse.

Jeremiah 37:15 describes Jeremiah being beaten and jailed — another clear example of the scourging and chains mentioned in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 38:28 notes Jeremiah remaining in the court of the guard — a direct instance of prolonged imprisonment as in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 36:5 notes Jeremiah was shut up—matching the chains and imprisonment mentioned in Hebrews 11:36.

John 19:1 Parallel

John 19:1 reports Pilate flogging Jesus — the same flogging suffered by OT heroes in Hebrews 11:36, now endured by Christ.

In Nehemiah 2:19, Sanballat and Tobiah jeer at Nehemiah—a direct instance of the mocking endured by the faithful in Hebrews 11:36.

Jeremiah 20:18 expresses the prophet's shame and sorrow—directly paralleling the disgrace endured by those in Hebrews 11:36.

Isaiah 59:15 says the one who departs from evil becomes a prey—explaining why the faithful in Hebrews 11:36 were mocked: righteousness attracts hostility.

2 Corinthians 6:5 lists beatings and imprisonments — directly matching the flogging and imprisonment in Hebrews 11:36.

Job 12:4 Parallel

Job 12:4 shows the righteous mocked as a laughingstock—directly illustrating the mockery Hebrews 11:36 lists among the faithful's sufferings.

In Nehemiah 4:1, Sanballat’s jeering at the Jews building the wall matches the mocking listed among the sufferings in Hebrews 11:36.

2 Kings 2:23 shows Elisha mocked by youths—an instance of the 'cruel mockings' endured by faithful prophets.

2 Chronicles 30:10 records Hezekiah's messengers being laughed to scorn—a specific example of the 'cruel mockings' in Hebrews.

Judges 16:25 Historical context

Judges 16:25 records Samson being mocked by the Philistines—a specific example of the 'cruel mockings' suffered by God's people.

In 1 Kings 22:24, the prophet Micaiah is struck and mocked — a specific case of the mockings and abuse summarized in Hebrews 11:36.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 mentions being shamefully treated at Philippi — similar to the mocking and flogging in Hebrews 11:36.

In Genesis 21:9, Ishmael mocks Isaac—an early instance of the mocking that Hebrews 11:36 lists as a form of persecution against God’s people.

1 Corinthians 4:9 portrays apostles as a spectacle — paralleling the public shame and mocking listed in Hebrews 11:36.

Acts 17:32 Parallel

Acts 17:32 shows some mocking Paul's resurrection message — echoing the mocking suffered by earlier faithful in Hebrews 11:36.

Psalm 31:11 Parallel

Psalm 31:11 describes being a reproach and dread to acquaintances—parallel to the scorn and social rejection in Hebrews 11:36.

Psalm 69:20 Parallel

Psalm 69:20 laments reproach that breaks the heart—echoing the emotional weight of mocking endured by OT saints in Hebrews 11:36.

Psalm 89:51 Parallel

Psalm 89:51 records enemies mocking God's anointed—parallel to the mocking of faithful servants in Hebrews 11:36.

Luke 20:11 Parallel

Luke 20:11 describes a servant beaten and treated shamefully — reinforcing the mocking and flogging from Hebrews 11:36.

Luke 16:14 Parallel

Luke 16:14 records Pharisees ridiculing Jesus — a direct parallel to the mocking mentioned in Hebrews 11:36.

Mark 12:3 Parallel

In Mark 12:3, a servant is beaten and sent away — illustrating the same flogging endured by OT faithful in Hebrews 11:36.