Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Cross-reference
Hebrews 10:21 says we have a great priest over God's house, directly linking to the 'consider Jesus' as high priest in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 7:26 describes Christ as a holy, unstained high priest exalted above heavens, elaborating on His perfection from Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 6:20 declares Jesus a high priest forever after Melchizedek, reinforcing the eternal nature of the high priest title in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 5:1-10 details Christ's appointment as high priest and His sufferings, directly expanding the high priest theme of Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 4:15 emphasizes the high priest's sympathy with our weaknesses, building on the 'consider Jesus' call in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 4:14 calls Jesus our great high priest who passed through the heavens, deepening the high priest confession in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 2:17 explicitly names Christ as a merciful and faithful high priest, the very title highlighted in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 8:1-3 presents Christ as a high priest ministering in the heavenly sanctuary, fulfilling the role mentioned in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 9:11 identifies Christ as high priest of the good things through the greater tent, connecting to the high priest confession in Hebrews 3:1.
Hebrews 12:3 echoes the call to fix thoughts on Jesus, urging consideration of his endurance as a practical application of this verse.
Hebrews 9:15 expands on Christ as mediator and the called receiving inheritance, directly linking to Jesus as apostle and high priest here.
Ephesians 4:1 urges walking 'worthy of the calling,' reinforcing the heavenly calling theme from Hebrews 3:1.
Philippians 3:14 describes the 'upward call of God in Christ Jesus,' directly paralleling the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—a strong verbal and thematic link.
1 Thessalonians 2:12 says God calls you into His own kingdom and glory, aligning with the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—both point to the destination of the call.
2 Thessalonians 1:11 prays that believers be made worthy of God's calling, directly reinforcing the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews and the need to live worthily.
2 Thessalonians 2:14 says God called you through the gospel to obtain glory, echoing the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—both highlight the gospel as the means.
In Ephesians 3:6, Gentiles are 'partakers of the promise'—the same Greek word 'metochoi' as 'partakers of the heavenly calling' in Hebrews 3:1.
1 Peter 5:10 says God called you to His eternal glory, matching the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—both promise a future glorification.
1 Corinthians 1:2 addresses the 'called to be saints' and sanctified in Christ, directly echoing the 'holy brothers' and calling.
Romans 8:28-30 speaks of the called, predestined to be conformed to Christ, and 'many brothers' — matching the 'holy brothers' and calling.
Romans 1:7 addresses those 'called to be saints,' echoing the 'holy brothers' and 'heavenly calling' of Hebrews 3:1.
2 Peter 1:4 promises believers become 'partakers of the divine nature,' deepening the concept of sharing in a heavenly calling.
2 Peter 1:10 urges believers to confirm their calling and election, directly relevant to the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—emphasizing personal responsibility.
Psalm 110:4 provides the OT foundation for Jesus's eternal priesthood after Melchizedek, which the reader is called to consider here.
Zechariah 6:13 prophesies a priest-king on the throne — directly prefiguring Jesus as the high priest the reader is to consider.
1 Corinthians 1:9 emphasizes God's call into fellowship with Christ, directly echoing the 'heavenly calling' and focus on Jesus here.
1 Peter 2:9 calls believers a royal priesthood and holy nation, echoing the heavenly calling and priestly theme of Hebrews 3:1.
In 2 Peter 1:3-10, the same themes of 'calling' and 'sharing in divine nature' echo the heavenly calling and participation in Hebrews 3:1.
2 Timothy 1:9 speaks of God's holy calling by grace, reinforcing the heavenly calling that believers share in Hebrews 3:1.
1 Timothy 6:12 mentions the eternal life to which you were called, paralleling the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—both connect calling to the ultimate goal.
In Colossians 1:12, believers 'share in the inheritance of the saints'—a different facet of sharing God's provision, similar to sharing a heavenly calling.
Ephesians 4:4 speaks of the one hope of your call, echoing the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews—both emphasize the unified divine summons.
In 1 Peter 2:25, Jesus is called Shepherd and Overseer—another title for the one we are to consider, echoing the call to look to our leader.
1 Peter 5:1 calls Peter a 'partaker in the glory' to be revealed, echoing the 'sharers in a heavenly calling' in Hebrews 3:1.
Romans 1:6 describes those 'called to belong to Jesus Christ,' directly paralleling the 'heavenly calling' in Hebrews 3:1.
Acts 2:39 expands God's call to all, including Gentiles, connecting to the 'heavenly calling' shared by believers here.
Philemon 1:16 emphasizes brotherhood in the Lord, reflecting the 'holy brothers' addressed here.