Hebrews 13:6

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Cross-reference

In Hebrews 4:16, the call to confidently approach God's throne mirrors the bold faith in Hebrews 13:6 that God is our helper.

In Hebrews 10:19, confidence (parrhesia) allows access to God — a parallel theme of boldness, but here applied to facing people.

In Hebrews 11:23, Moses' parents exemplify this confidence — they were not afraid of the king's edict because of faith.

Romans 8:31 Parallel

Romans 8:31 asks 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' – the same logic of divine support rendering human threats powerless.

Psalm 56:11 Parallel

Psalm 56:11 repeats 'in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me?' – the same phrase Hebrews uses.

Psalm 56:4 Parallel

Psalm 56:4 says 'In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?' – nearly identical confidence in God's help.

Psalm 54:4 Allusion

Psalm 54:4 says 'God is my helper'—the exact phrase underlying Hebrews 13:6, providing a direct scriptural echo.

Luke 12:4 Parallel

Luke 12:4 echoes the same lesson: 'do not fear those who kill the body' – reinforcing the point about man's limited power.

Psalm 118:6 Citation

Psalm 118:6 is the verse directly quoted in Hebrews 13:6 – 'The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?'

Psalm 27:1-3 asks 'whom shall I fear?' and says 'my heart shall not fear' — a direct thematic parallel to the fearless confidence expressed in Hebrews 13:6.

Psalm 18:2 Parallel

Psalm 18:2 calls God 'my rock, fortress, deliverer, shield' — many protection metaphors that closely parallel the helper and fearlessness in Hebrews 13:6.

Psalm 118:7-9 continues the same psalm quoted in Hebrews, expanding on the Lord as helper and the folly of trusting man.

Genesis 15:1 has God telling Abram 'Fear not, I am your shield' — directly echoing the fearless trust in God as helper seen in Hebrews 13:6.

Matthew 10:28 teaches not to fear those who kill the body – directly expanding on 'what can man do to me?'

Exodus 18:4 Allusion

Exodus 18:4 names Moses' son Eliezer meaning 'God is my help' — the same concept of God as helper that grounds the confidence in Hebrews 13:6.

Isaiah 41:10 commands 'Fear not, for I am with you... I will help you'—a divine promise that grounds the human confession in Hebrews.

Psalm 121:2 Allusion

Psalm 121:2 says 'my help comes from the LORD' — almost identical to Hebrews 13:6's 'The Lord is my helper', reinforcing trust.

In Jeremiah 1:8, God commands 'Do not be afraid, for I am with you' — the same reassurance that grounds the bold confession here.

Acts 12:6 Parallel

In Acts 12:6, Peter sleeps peacefully in chains—embodying the trust that 'I will not be afraid' despite danger.

Isaiah 50:7 Allusion

Isaiah 50:7 declares the Lord helps so the speaker will not be disgraced — a near verbal parallel to 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.'

Psalm 46:2 Parallel

Psalm 46:2 says 'we will not fear' even if earth gives way — same fearless confidence in God's help as Hebrews.

Psalm 91:5 Parallel

Psalm 91:5 promises no fear of night terrors or arrows — directly parallels the 'I will not be afraid' of Hebrews 13:6.

In Philippians 1:28, Paul urges not being frightened by opponents—directly parallels 'I will not be afraid of what mere mortals can do'.

In Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah says 'Don't be afraid... remember the Lord' — directly parallels Hebrews 13:6's call to fearlessness in God.

1 Samuel 23:17 has Jonathan tell David, 'Do not fear,' affirming God's protection and plan — directly reinforcing the confidence of the main verse.

Deuteronomy 20:3 urges Israel not to fear in battle, directly paralleling the 'I will not fear' stance rooted in God's help.

Deuteronomy 1:21 commands, 'Do not fear or be dismayed,' directly supporting the same bold confidence that God gives the victory.

Genesis 28:15 records God's pledge to Jacob: 'I am with you and will keep you wherever you go,' reinforcing the same assurance of divine aid.

In Genesis 26:24, God promises Isaac, 'I am with you and will bless you,' directly echoing the confidence in God's help that drives away fear.

1 Peter 5:7 Related theme

In 1 Peter 5:7, the same trust in God's care is urged — casting anxieties on Him who cares for us.

Ephesians 3:12 also uses 'boldness and confidence' through faith — similar concept of assurance, though directed toward God rather than human threats.

Daniel 3:16-18 shows Shadrach etc. defying the king, trusting God's deliverance – a narrative example of the fearless confidence in Hebrews.

Deuteronomy 33:29 calls God 'the shield of your help' — reinforcing the protective help that prompts the fearless confidence in Hebrews 13:6.

Deuteronomy 33:26 describes God riding the heavens 'to your help' — a similar theme of divine assistance that underlies the declaration in Hebrews 13:6.

Isaiah 41:14 likewise declares 'Fear not, I will help you' – a parallel assurance that God helps His people, reinforcing the confidence in Hebrews.

Psalm 146:3 Parallel

Psalm 146:3 warns against trusting in princes, undergirding Hebrews' logic that man cannot ultimately harm those who trust God.

Psalm 124:8 Parallel

Psalm 124:8 declares 'Our help is in the name of the LORD,' aligning with the source of confidence behind Hebrews' fearless claim.

Matthew 6:25 Related theme

Matthew 6:25 commands not to worry about daily needs — both passages call for trust in God's provision over fear.

Matthew 6:34 Related theme

Matthew 6:34 warns against anxiety about tomorrow — the same reliance on God's care that removes fear of people.

Psalm 115:9-11 repeatedly calls Israel to trust the Lord as their help and shield, a communal echo of the personal confidence in Hebrews.

Psalm 94:17 Parallel

Psalm 94:17 credits the Lord as 'my help' for survival, reinforcing the same reliance on God that Hebrews cites.

Psalm 63:7 Parallel

Psalm 63:7 recalls God as 'my help' in a context of refuge and joy, paralleling the trust that drives away fear in Hebrews.

Psalm 40:17 Parallel

Psalm 40:17 also declares 'You are my help and my deliverer,' reinforcing the theme of divine assistance behind Hebrews' bold statement.

Psalm 33:20 Parallel

Psalm 33:20 expresses waiting for the Lord as help and shield—echoing the same confidence in God as helper that Hebrews quotes.

In 2 Samuel 10:12, Joab urges courage trusting the Lord's will — echoes the fearless confidence in God's help.

In 1 Samuel 30:6, David strengthens himself in the Lord during distress — same reliance on God's help against human threats.

Psalm 124:1 Parallel

In Psalm 124:1, the same confidence in the Lord's protective presence is expressed — God being 'on our side' parallels the helper of Hebrews 13:6.