Hebrews 13:15

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Cross-references

Hebrews 7:25 presents Christ's ongoing intercession, which enables the access through him for our sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 50:23 Parallel

Psalm 50:23 says offering thanksgiving glorifies God — reinforcing that the sacrifice of praise brings glory.

Leviticus 7:12 details the OT thank offering, which the sacrifice of praise in Hebrews 13:15 fulfills spiritually.

Psalm 116:17-19 uses the exact phrase 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' and 'call on the name of the Lord' — the OT basis for Hebrews' 'sacrifice of praise'.

Hosea 14:2 Allusion

Hosea 14:2 provides the exact phrase 'fruit of our lips'—the source for the sacrifice of praise, replacing animal sacrifices with words.

Psalm 69:31 Parallel

Psalm 69:31 says praise pleases God more than animal sacrifice — reinforcing the sacrifice of praise in Hebrews.

Psalm 69:30 Allusion

In Psalm 69:30, the psalmist praises God's name with thanksgiving — directly echoed in Hebrews' 'fruit of lips'.

John 14:6 Related theme

John 14:6 declares Jesus the only way to the Father, directly supporting the 'through him' clause in Hebrews 13:15.

Romans 12:1 Parallel

Romans 12:1 calls for presenting bodies as a living sacrifice—a complementary spiritual sacrifice to the sacrifice of praise here.

Psalm 50:14 Allusion

Psalm 50:14 commands a 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' — the exact phrase Hebrews spiritualizes as the fruit of lips.

Ephesians 2:18 Related theme

Ephesians 2:18 states we have access to the Father through Christ, the same point that underlies our sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 18:49 Allusion

Psalm 18:49 shows David giving thanks among nations — a clear example of the 'fruit of lips' praising God's name.

Ephesians 5:20 commands giving thanks always in Jesus' name — directly parallels Hebrews' 'through him... sacrifice of praise'.

Colossians 3:17 says to give thanks through Christ in everything, directly paralleling the sacrifice of praise in Hebrews.

Ezra 3:11 Parallel

In Ezra 3:11, the people sing praise 'for he is good' — the same fruit of lips that Hebrews calls a sacrifice.

1 Peter 2:5 Parallel

1 Peter 2:5 speaks of offering spiritual sacrifices through Jesus Christ, a direct parallel to the sacrifice of praise.

Romans 16:27 Related theme

In Romans 16:27, glory is given to God through Jesus Christ—matching the pattern of offering praise through Him.

Psalm 118:27 combines binding a festal sacrifice with praise — directly prefiguring the NT 'sacrifice of praise' offered through Christ.

Romans 1:8 Parallel

In Romans 1:8, Paul gives thanks through Jesus Christ—directly parallels the sacrifice of praise offered through Him.

Jonah 2:9 Parallel

In Jonah 2:9, 'the voice of thanksgiving' is offered as a sacrifice—directly parallel to the sacrifice of praise from the lips.

Jeremiah 33:11 explicitly links thank offerings with singing 'Give thanks' — the clearest OT precedent for Hebrews 13:15's sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 119:108 calls praise a 'freewill offering' — almost identical language to Hebrews' 'sacrifice of praise,' directly echoing the concept.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 commands giving thanks in all circumstances, directly reinforcing the call to offer a sacrifice of praise continually.

Psalm 19:14 Allusion

Psalm 19:14 asks that words be acceptable — Hebrews 13:15 presents our 'fruit of lips' as the acceptable sacrifice through Christ.

Leviticus 22:29 commands a 'sacrifice of thanksgiving' — this OT offering prefigures the NT sacrifice of praise from grateful lips.

Psalm 4:5 Allusion

Psalm 4:5 calls to 'offer right sacrifices' — Hebrews 13:15 reinterprets this as the new covenant sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 27:6 Parallel

Psalm 27:6 offers sacrifices with shouts of joy — Hebrews 13:15 identifies this joyful worship as the sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 51:15 Allusion

Psalm 51:15 prays 'open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise' — Hebrews 13:15 calls this declaration the fruit of lips.

Psalm 63:3 Allusion

Psalm 63:3 says 'my lips will praise you' — Hebrews 13:15 presents such lip-praise as a continual sacrifice through Christ.

Psalm 100:4 Allusion

Psalm 100:4 shows entering God's presence with thanksgiving and praise — the OT background for the 'sacrifice of praise' offered through Christ.

In Psalm 107:21, giving thanks for God's steadfast love is urged — paralleling the sacrifice of praise in Hebrews.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

In Daniel 6:10, Daniel's regular practice of giving thanks to God exemplifies the continual sacrifice of praise mentioned here.

Isaiah 43:21 shows God creating a people to declare His praise — the very 'fruit of lips' that Hebrews calls a sacrifice.

Ephesians 5:4 contrasts crude talk with thanksgiving, echoing the 'fruit of lips' as praise rather than sinful speech.

Philippians 1:11 speaks of 'fruit of righteousness' for God's praise, similar to the 'fruit of lips' offered as a sacrifice of praise.

Philippians 2:17 uses sacrificial language (drink offering) which mirrors the 'sacrifice of praise' imagery in Hebrews 13:15.

Psalm 9:1 Allusion

Psalm 9:1 gives thanks with the whole heart — Hebrews 13:15 frames such thanks as a continual sacrifice of praise.

Psalm 107:31 calls for thanking God for his steadfast love and wonders — the same grateful acknowledgment that Hebrews calls a sacrifice of praise.

2 Chronicles 29:31 records thank offerings brought to the temple, an OT precursor to the sacrifice of praise through Christ.

In 2 Chronicles 33:16, Manasseh offers thanksgiving sacrifices after repentance — a physical precursor to the spiritual sacrifice of praise in Hebrews.

Colossians 3:15 Related theme

Colossians 3:15 calls for thankfulness as a response to Christ's peace, similar to the sacrifice of praise offered through Christ.

Colossians 2:7 Related theme

Colossians 2:7 exhorts abounding in thanksgiving, which aligns with the continual offering of praise in Hebrews 13:15.

Psalm 92:1 Parallel

Psalm 92:1 declares it good to give thanks and sing — Hebrews 13:15 calls this very act a sacrifice of praise.

Ephesians 3:21 Related theme

Ephesians 3:21 is a doxology that parallels the call to offer praise in Hebrews 13:15, both directing glory to God.

Psalm 118:2 Parallel

Psalm 118:2 has Israel confessing 'his steadfast love endures forever' — a model of the fruit of lips acknowledging God's name.

Psalm 66:13 Contrast

Psalm 66:13 offers burnt offerings and vows — Hebrews 13:15 redefines sacrifice as praise from the lips, not animals.

Malachi 1:11 Related theme

In Malachi 1:11, incense and a pure offering are brought to God's name—similar to offering praise as a sacrifice, though not lip-specific.