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 asks 'If God is for us, who can be against us?' – the same logic of divine support rendering human threats powerless.
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 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 says 'God is my helper'—the exact phrase underlying Hebrews 13:6, providing a direct scriptural echo.
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 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 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 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 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.
In Acts 12:6, Peter sleeps peacefully in chains—embodying the trust that 'I will not be afraid' despite danger.
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 says 'we will not fear' even if earth gives way — same fearless confidence in God's help as Hebrews.
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.
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 warns against trusting in princes, undergirding Hebrews' logic that man cannot ultimately harm those who trust God.
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 commands not to worry about daily needs — both passages call for trust in God's provision over fear.
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 credits the Lord as 'my help' for survival, reinforcing the same reliance on God that Hebrews cites.
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 also declares 'You are my help and my deliverer,' reinforcing the theme of divine assistance behind Hebrews' bold statement.
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.
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.