Hebrews 13:20

Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

Cross-reference

Hebrews 9:20 quotes the blood of the covenant from Exodus — Hebrews 13:20 refers to the same covenant, now eternal through Christ's blood.

Hebrews 9:17 explains that a covenant requires death to be in force, directly supporting the blood of the eternal covenant in 13:20.

In Hebrews 9:16, the principle that a covenant requires death explains the necessity of Christ's blood for the eternal covenant.

Hebrews 12:24 mentions the sprinkled blood of Jesus that speaks a better word, directly alluding to the covenant blood described here.

Hebrews 10:29 warns against treating the 'blood of the covenant' as unholy, the same phrase used here positively for the eternal covenant.

Hebrews 9:15 presents Christ as mediator of a new covenant through death, aligning with the eternal covenant inaugurated by His blood here.

Hebrews 7:22 calls Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant, connecting directly to the 'blood of the eternal covenant' here.

Hebrews 5:7 Parallel

Hebrews 5:7 describes Jesus' prayers to be saved from death, which the resurrection mentioned here answers, linking suffering to victory.

Hebrews 10:22 Related theme

Hebrews 10:22 encourages drawing near with confidence because of Christ's blood — the same blood that establishes the everlasting covenant in 13:20.

In Romans 15:33, Paul uses the identical benediction 'God of peace' — a direct parallel of closing blessing.

In Philippians 4:9, Paul promises 'the God of peace shall be with you' — the identical title and blessing found here.

Romans 8:11 Related theme

In Romans 8:11, the resurrection of Christ guarantees the future resurrection of believers — extending the promise.

Romans 4:25 Related theme

In Romans 4:25, the resurrection is tied to justification — adding a soteriological layer to the event.

Romans 4:24 Related theme

In Romans 4:24, the same raising of Jesus is linked to faith that credits righteousness — connecting to the covenant theme.

Romans 1:4 Related theme

In Romans 1:4, the resurrection declares Jesus as Son of God with power — revealing its theological significance.

Acts 13:30 Parallel

In Acts 13:30, the same divine act is stated simply: 'God raised him from the dead' — a direct parallel.

Acts 10:41 Parallel

In Acts 10:41, the resurrection is confirmed by chosen witnesses who ate and drank with Jesus — adding firsthand testimony.

Acts 10:40 Parallel

In Acts 10:40, the same resurrection is specified as occurring on the third day and being made visible — adding temporal and public detail.

Acts 5:30 Parallel

In Acts 5:30, Peter says 'the God of our fathers raised up Jesus' — the same resurrection act referenced here.

Acts 4:10 Parallel

In Acts 4:10, Peter affirms God raised Jesus from the dead — confirming the resurrection that grounds this blessing.

Acts 3:15 Parallel

In Acts 3:15, Peter declares God raised the Prince of life — the same resurrected Lord celebrated here as the great Shepherd.

In Romans 15:33, Paul closes with 'God of peace' — same formula as this benediction, reinforcing the parallel.

1 Corinthians 6:14 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 6:14, the same God who raised Jesus will also raise believers — a parallel assurance of resurrection.

2 Corinthians 4:14 Related theme

2 Corinthians 4:14 affirms the same resurrection truth — God who raised Jesus will also raise believers with Him, reinforcing the hope in Hebrews 13:20.

Galatians 1:1 Related theme

Galatians 1:1 also emphasizes God the Father raised Jesus from the dead, grounding Paul's apostleship in that same resurrection power.

Ephesians 1:20 Related theme

Ephesians 1:20 adds that God raised Christ and seated Him at His right hand, expanding on the resurrection to include His exaltation.

Exodus 24:8 Typology

Exodus 24:8 establishes the old covenant with blood — Hebrews 13:20 points to Christ's blood as the basis of the new eternal covenant.

Colossians 2:12 connects believers' resurrection in baptism to God's raising of Jesus, showing the participatory nature of the resurrection.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 links Jesus' resurrection to His future deliverance from wrath, complementing Hebrews' picture of the risen Shepherd.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Paul prays 'the very God of peace sanctify you wholly' — the same divine title and benedictory tone.

1 Peter 1:21 ties believers' faith and hope to God who raised Jesus and gave Him glory, echoing the same foundation.

1 Peter 2:25 describes believers returning to the Shepherd and Overseer of souls — the same shepherd title used in Hebrews.

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

1 Peter 5:4 calls Jesus the 'chief Shepherd' who will appear — Hebrews refers to him as the 'great shepherd' raised from the dead.

Acts 2:24 Parallel

In Acts 2:24, Peter proclaims God raised Jesus from the dead — the same resurrection event that anchors the benediction here.

Psalm 23:1 Allusion

Psalm 23:1 portrays the Lord as shepherd — a direct OT source for the 'great shepherd' title Jesus takes in Hebrews 13:20.

Psalm 80:1 Allusion

Psalm 80:1 calls God 'Shepherd of Israel' — the OT image that finds ultimate fulfillment in Jesus, the great shepherd.

Isaiah 40:11 depicts God tenderly shepherding His flock — a prophetic picture that Jesus embodies as the great shepherd.

Isaiah 63:11 recalls God leading His people with the shepherd of His flock — a type of Christ, the great shepherd of Hebrews 13:20.

Ezekiel 34:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 34:23 promises one shepherd (David) to feed God's flock — Hebrews identifies Jesus as that great shepherd raised from the dead.

Ezekiel 37:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 37:24 also prophesies one shepherd (David) ruling as king — Hebrews applies this to the resurrected great shepherd.

In Ezekiel 37:26, God promises a 'covenant of peace' and 'everlasting covenant' — directly echoed in Hebrews' 'God of peace' and 'eternal covenant.'

Zechariah 9:11 proclaims release of prisoners by the blood of the covenant — Hebrews sees Christ's blood as fulfilling that promise.

In Matthew 26:28, Jesus identifies His blood as 'blood of the covenant,' providing the direct source for Hebrews' 'blood of the eternal covenant.'

Acts 2:32 Parallel

In Acts 2:32, Peter testifies 'this Jesus hath God raised up' — directly affirming the resurrection declared here.

Luke 22:20 Citation

In Luke 22:20, Jesus calls it 'the new covenant in my blood,' matching Hebrews' eternal covenant concept with explicit new covenant language.

Mark 14:24 Citation

In Mark 14:24, Jesus says 'this is my blood of the covenant,' echoing the same phrase Hebrews uses for the eternal covenant.

John 10:11 Allusion

John 10:11 presents Jesus as the good shepherd who dies for the sheep — Hebrews echoes this as the great shepherd brought back from the dead.

Ezekiel 16:60 promises to 'establish an everlasting covenant'—the same phrase used in Hebrews for the covenant in Christ's blood.

1 Peter 5:10 echoes this benediction, praying the God of all grace will perfect and strengthen after suffering, mirroring the 'God of peace' and 'make you perfect'.

John 21:16 Parallel

In John 21:16, Jesus repeats the command to tend his sheep — reinforcing the shepherding charge linked to the great shepherd raised in Hebrews 13:20.

Isaiah 24:5 Contrast

Isaiah 24:5 describes the 'everlasting covenant' being broken—contrasts with Hebrews where it is established through Jesus' blood.

John 21:15 Parallel

In John 21:15, Jesus tells Peter to feed his lambs — reflecting the shepherding role that the great shepherd empowers in Hebrews 13:20.

Isaiah 42:6 Allusion

Isaiah 42:6 presents the servant as 'a covenant for the people'—echoes the covenant theme in Hebrews, linking to Jesus.

Isaiah 54:10 promises a 'covenant of peace' that will not be removed—directly parallels the 'God of peace' and everlasting covenant.

John 10:16 Parallel

In John 10:16, Jesus speaks of one flock under one shepherd — expanding the shepherd theme to include all believers, as in Hebrews 13:20.

Jeremiah 31:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 31:31 announces a 'new covenant'—the very covenant Hebrews says Jesus inaugurated through his blood.

Colossians 1:20 says Christ made peace through His blood, mirroring the 'blood of the eternal covenant' and 'God of peace' in this verse.

1 Corinthians 15:13 Related theme

1 Corinthians 15:13 argues that if no resurrection, Christ is not risen, supporting the resurrection claim in Hebrews 13:20.

Romans 10:7 Parallel

Romans 10:7 refers to bringing Christ up from the dead, directly paralleling the resurrection in Hebrews 13:20.

In Zechariah 13:7, the shepherd is struck — the same great shepherd whom God raised from the dead in Hebrews 13:20, linking suffering to resurrection.

1 Corinthians 11:25 describes the new covenant in Christ's blood, echoing the 'blood of the everlasting covenant' in Hebrews 13:20.

1 Corinthians 15:4 affirms Christ's resurrection on the third day, directly parallel to the resurrection in Hebrews 13:20.

John 10:2 Parallel

In John 10:2, Jesus identifies himself as the true shepherd who enters by the door — the same 'great shepherd' raised in Hebrews 13:20.

2 Corinthians 5:15 includes Christ's resurrection, paralleling the 'brought again from the dead' in Hebrews 13:20.

Ezekiel 34:23 promises 'one shepherd' from David's line—typologically fulfilled in Jesus, the 'great shepherd' of Hebrews.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 55:3, God's promise of an everlasting covenant parallels the eternal covenant mentioned in Hebrews.

In 2 Corinthians 13:11, Paul's benediction names 'the God of love and peace' — closely paralleling the title 'God of peace' used here.

In 2 Samuel 23:5, David's 'everlasting covenant' prefigures the eternal covenant Hebrews applies to Christ's blood.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Paul invokes 'the Lord of peace' — a parallel peace-giver title, here applied to Christ.

Isaiah 61:8 Parallel

In Isaiah 61:8, God's promise of an everlasting covenant is a key OT parallel to Hebrews' eternal covenant.

Ephesians 2:14 Related theme

In Ephesians 2:14, Christ is 'our peace,' echoing the 'God of peace' here and highlighting Christ as the source of reconciliation.

In Jeremiah 32:40, the everlasting covenant promise provides OT background for Hebrews' eternal covenant.

Romans 5:1 Related theme

Romans 5:1 speaks of peace with God through Jesus, echoing the 'God of peace' in Hebrews 13:20.

In 1 Chronicles 16:17, the everlasting covenant with Israel echoes the same phrase used in Hebrews for Christ's eternal covenant.

Genesis 9:16 is the first use of 'everlasting covenant' (rainbow), which Hebrews echoes for the new covenant in Christ.

John 10:14 Parallel

John 10:14 adds that the good shepherd knows his sheep intimately — Hebrews' great shepherd likewise cares for his flock.

1 Corinthians 14:33 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 14:33, Paul declares God is not of confusion but of peace — echoing the divine attribute invoked here as 'God of peace'.