Hebrews 13:5

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Cross-reference

Ephesians 5:5 equates covetousness with idolatry and excludes it from God's kingdom—deepening the warning of Hebrews 13:5.

1 Timothy 6:6-8 teaches that godliness with contentment is great gain, supporting the command to be free from love of money.

Jeremiah 6:13 condemns everyone greedy for unjust gain—reinforcing the warning against love of money in Hebrews.

Matthew 6:25 commands not to worry about food or clothing, paralleling Hebrews 13:5's call to trust God's provision and be content.

Matthew 6:34 continues the sermon urging not to worry about tomorrow, reinforcing the contentment and trust theme in Hebrews 13:5.

Mark 7:22 Parallel

Mark 7:21 lists coveting as an evil that defiles a person—directly linked to the love of money Hebrews warns against.

In Isaiah 41:17, God pledges not to forsake the needy — reinforcing the same foundational promise quoted in Hebrews.

In Isaiah 41:10, God assures His presence and help — a parallel promise of divine support underlying the call to contentment.

Luke 3:14 Parallel

Luke 3:14 has John tell soldiers to be content with their pay—directly matching Hebrews 13:5's command to be free from love of money.

Colossians 3:5 calls covetousness idolatry and commands putting it to death—echoing the same urgency to flee love of money.

Psalm 37:28 Parallel

In Psalm 37:28, God promises not to forsake his saints — directly echoing the 'never leave nor forsake you' promise in Hebrews.

1 Timothy 6:9 warns that desiring wealth leads to temptation and ruin, expanding on the danger behind the command in Hebrews 13:5.

Luke 12:15-21 warns against covetousness with the rich fool who stored treasure but was not rich toward God—directly reinforcing contentment.

Psalm 10:3 Parallel

Psalm 10:3 describes the wicked greedy for gain—directly paralleling the love of money Hebrews warns us to avoid.

1 Chronicles 28:20 records David's assurance to Solomon that God will not forsake him, paralleling the promise.

Luke 16:13 Parallel

Luke 16:13 states you cannot serve both God and money—a clear parallel to the command to be free from love of money.

1 Timothy 6:10 directly states 'love of money is a root of all kinds of evil,' reinforcing why Hebrews 13:5 warns against it.

Philippians 4:12 expands on Paul's contentment in plenty and hunger, reinforcing the call to be content in all circumstances.

Joshua 1:5 Citation

Joshua 1:5 contains the same promise God gave Joshua, which is cited here in Hebrews 13:5.

Deuteronomy 31:8 repeats the same promise of God's presence and faithfulness, reinforcing the quotation.

Deuteronomy 31:6 is the direct source of the promise quoted in Hebrews 13:5 — 'he will not leave you nor forsake you'.

Exodus 20:17 commands not to covet—the root of love of money that Hebrews warns against.

Philippians 4:11 shows Paul's learned contentment, directly echoing the command here to be content with what you have.

Luke 12:22 Parallel

Luke 12:22 tells disciples not to worry about food and clothing — a parallel call to trust God's provision and be content.

Luke 12:31 Parallel

Luke 12:31 redirects focus from material needs to seeking God's kingdom — same trust in God's provision.

Matthew 6:19 warns against storing earthly treasures — reinforcing the same command to be free from love of money.

In 2 Corinthians 4:9, Paul's experience of being persecuted but not forsaken directly echoes God's promise never to leave us in Hebrews 13:5.

Jeremiah 45:5 echoes the same call: 'Do not seek great things for yourself' — a direct OT parallel to being content with what you have.

Jeremiah 1:8 promises 'I am with you to deliver you'—a direct parallel to God's assurance of presence underlying Hebrews' quote.

Isaiah 62:12 calls the city 'Not Forsaken'—a clear parallel to the promise that God will never leave, strengthening the assurance in Hebrews.

Isaiah 62:4 Parallel

Isaiah 62:4 reverses the name 'Forsaken'—directly affirming that God will not abandon His people, matching the promise in Hebrews.

In 1 Timothy 6:8, being content with food and clothing parallels Hebrews 13:5's call to be content and avoid love of money.

Psalm 94:14 Parallel

Psalm 94:14 declares God will not forsake his heritage—directly echoing the same promise quoted in Hebrews.

Psalm 27:9 Parallel

Psalm 27:9 prays 'Do not forsake me'—reflecting the same concern that God's promise 'I will never leave you' answers.

Psalm 23:1 Parallel

Psalm 23:1 declares 'I shall not want'—the same confidence in God's provision that underlies the call to be content with what you have.

Psalm 22:1 Contrast

Psalm 22:1 cries out in felt abandonment—contrasting directly with the promise 'I will never leave you' that grounds contentment here.

In 1 Kings 8:57, Solomon prays the same 'never leave nor forsake' promise that grounds the call to contentment here.

1 Peter 5:7 Parallel

In 1 Peter 5:7, casting anxieties on God because He cares parallels the confidence that God will never forsake us in Hebrews 13:5.

Exodus 3:12 Citation

Exodus 3:12 records God's promise 'I will be with you' — directly echoing the assurance quoted in Hebrews.

Genesis 15:1 Related theme

In Genesis 15:1, God tells Abram 'I am your shield; your reward shall be very great' — a promise of provision and presence similar to Hebrews.

Genesis 28:15 records God's promise to Jacob to be with him, paralleling the divine assurance quoted here.

1 Corinthians 6:10 says the greedy will not inherit God's kingdom—adding a severe consequence to the warning against love of money.

Psalm 119:36 prays to be turned from selfish gain—the same heart attitude Hebrews warns against.

1 Samuel 12:22 affirms God will not forsake His people, echoing the promise of divine presence.

Joshua 7:21 Historical context

Joshua 7:21 shows Achan coveting and taking forbidden goods—a historical example of the destructive greed Hebrews warns about.

2 Peter 2:3 Parallel

2 Peter 2:3 condemns false teachers who exploit out of greed, providing a negative example of the love of money warned against in Hebrews 13:5.

Jude 1:11 Parallel

Jude 1:11 cites Balaam's love of wages as a warning, illustrating the destructive path from the love of money that Hebrews 13:5 forbids.

Ephesians 5:3 commands that covetousness must not even be named among saints—reinforcing the call to be free from money love.

1 Corinthians 5:11 warns against associating with a brother who is greedy—showing how love of money disrupts church fellowship.

Luke 16:14 Contrast

In Luke 16:14, the Pharisees who loved money scoffed at Jesus—illustrating the opposite attitude to contentment.

Luke 8:14 Parallel

In Luke 8:14, riches are among the thorns that choke God's word—showing how love of money can make faith unfruitful.

1 Timothy 3:3 lists 'not a lover of money' as a qualification for overseers, echoing Hebrews 13:5's command to avoid love of money.

Ezekiel 33:31 notes people whose hearts are set on gain—showing the hypocrisy of claiming to follow God while loving money.

Psalm 37:25 Parallel

Psalm 37:25 testifies that the righteous are never forsaken, supporting the confidence in God's faithfulness.

2 Peter 2:14 describes hearts trained in greed, deepening the warning in Hebrews 13:5 by showing greed as a corrupting trait.