Hebrews 4:13

Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Cross-references

In Revelation 20:11-15, John depicts the final judgment where every deed is exposed — exactly what Hebrews 4:13 describes.

Matthew 25:32 Related theme

Matthew 25:32 describes all nations gathered before Christ for separation—directly illustrating universal accountability.

Jeremiah 17:10 says God searches the heart and mind to reward each person—echoing the theme of divine omniscience and accountability.

Ecclesiastes 12:14 says God will judge every secret thing, matching the accountability of being exposed before Him.

John 2:24 Parallel

John 2:24 shows Jesus knew all people—parallel to God's knowledge in Hebrews 4:13, affirming that nothing is hidden from the Lord.

Proverbs 15:11 says Sheol and Abaddon lie open before God, showing even the deepest realms are exposed—a parallel to all creation being uncovered.

Proverbs 15:3 states God's eyes are everywhere, watching both evil and good—directly reinforcing that nothing is hidden from Him.

Psalm 139:11 again affirms that even darkness is not dark to God — nothing escapes his all-seeing eye.

Psalm 139:11 says darkness cannot cover us from God — reinforcing that no creature is hidden from him.

John 5:22–29 Related theme

John 5:22-29 declares the Son has authority to judge all and raise the dead—the ultimate accountability before Him.

Psalm 90:8 Parallel

Psalm 90:8 says God sets our secret sins in the light of his presence — matching the naked exposure of Hebrews 4:13.

Psalm 44:21 Parallel

Psalm 44:21 states God knows the secrets of the heart — exactly what Hebrews says is exposed before him.

Psalm 33:13-15 describes the Lord observing all people and their deeds — no creature hidden from his sight.

Psalm 7:9 Parallel

Psalm 7:9 calls God the tester of minds and hearts — the same divine scrutiny Hebrews describes.

John 21:17 Parallel

John 21:17 has Peter acknowledging Jesus knows all things—directly parallels the truth that everything is open before the one we answer to.

1 Chronicles 28:9 explicitly says the Lord searches every heart and understands every thought — matching the total exposure before God.

Revelation 2:23 says Christ searches minds and hearts and repays according to deeds—identical to the idea that all is bare before the judge.

1 Samuel 16:7 emphasizes God sees the heart, not outward appearance — reinforcing that nothing is hidden from him.

In 2 Corinthians 5:10, Paul echoes that all must appear before Christ's judgment seat — the same final reckoning.

1 Corinthians 4:5 speaks of the Lord bringing hidden things to light and disclosing hearts' purposes—same theme of ultimate exposure before God.

Romans 14:9–12 Related theme

In Romans 14:9-12, Paul reinforces that all must stand before God's judgment — the same accountability.

2 Chronicles 6:30 affirms God alone knows all human hearts — a direct parallel to the all-seeing God of Hebrews 4:13.

Romans 2:16 Parallel

Romans 2:16 says God judges the secrets of men by Christ—exactly the exposure of hidden things in Hebrews 4:13.

Acts 17:31 Related theme

Acts 17:31 announces God's appointed judge for the world—the One to whom we must give account.

Job 26:6 Parallel

Job 26:6 says Sheol is naked before God and Abaddon uncovered—reinforcing that nothing, even the underworld, is hidden from His sight.

Job 34:21 Parallel

In Job 34:21, God's eyes are on every man's ways, directly reinforcing that nothing is hidden from His sight.

Mark 2:8 Parallel

Mark 2:8 shows Jesus perceiving their unspoken thoughts—directly illustrating that no thought is hidden from him.

Matthew 9:4 Parallel

Matthew 9:4 shows Jesus knowing thoughts—parallel to the idea that no heart is hidden from divine awareness.

Mark 8:17 Parallel

Mark 8:17 has Jesus aware of the disciples' private discussion—confirming nothing escapes his knowledge.

Amos 5:12 Parallel

Amos 5:12 states God knows the full extent of Israel's transgressions—echoing that no sin is hidden from His sight.

Matthew 16:8 shows Jesus aware of the disciples' discussion—illustrating that no conversation escapes divine notice.

Matthew 12:25 has Jesus knowing their thoughts—reinforcing that all inner reasoning is exposed before God.

Mark 12:15 Parallel

Mark 12:15 reveals Jesus knowing their hypocrisy—hidden motives exposed, matching the truth that all is naked before him.

Luke 6:8 Parallel

Luke 6:8 has Jesus knowing their thoughts—a clear instance of the divine sight described in Hebrews 4:13.

Luke 9:47 Parallel

Luke 9:47 shows Jesus knowing the disciples' inner reasoning—echoing Hebrews 4:13 that nothing is hidden from God.

Luke 20:23 Parallel

Luke 20:23 depicts Jesus perceiving the Pharisees' craftiness—illustrating His divine knowledge as in Hebrews 4:13.

1 John 3:20 Parallel

In 1 John 3:20, 'God knows everything' directly restates the truth of Hebrews 4:13 that nothing is hidden.

Luke 24:38 Parallel

Luke 24:38 records Jesus knowing the disciples' inner doubts—directly paralleling Hebrews 4:13 that God sees all thoughts.

John 4:16 Parallel

John 4:16 shows Jesus supernaturally knowing the Samaritan woman's marital history—consistent with Hebrews 4:13.

John 5:42 Related theme

John 5:42 has Jesus declaring He knows the Jews lack love for God—reflecting Hebrews 4:13 that all hearts are exposed.

John 6:64 Related theme

In John 6:64, Jesus knows from the beginning who believes and who will betray him, showing the complete foreknowledge that nothing is hidden.

John 13:18 Related theme

In John 13:18, Jesus knows whom he has chosen and that one will betray him, directly demonstrating the omniscience of Hebrews 4:13.

Acts 1:24 Related theme

In Acts 1:24, the apostles pray to the Lord who knows the hearts of all, explicitly confirming the truth of Hebrews 4:13.

John 16:30 Related theme

In John 16:30, the disciples affirm Jesus knows all things, directly echoing Hebrews 4:13 that nothing is hidden from God.

Proverbs 5:21 states that a man's ways are before the LORD's eyes—the same idea of divine surveillance.

In 1 Kings 8:39, Solomon prays that God alone knows all hearts—directly parallels that all is exposed before God.

In 2 Samuel 7:20, David acknowledges God knows him intimately—echoing that no creature is hidden from God's sight.

In 2 Chronicles 16:9, God's eyes range throughout the earth—strongly echoes that nothing is hidden from Him.

Job 11:11 Parallel

In Job 11:11, God knows worthless men and sees iniquity—reinforces that no creature is hidden from His sight.

In 1 Samuel 23:12, God reveals Saul's coming to David, showing nothing is hidden from Him—same omniscience theme.

Job 31:4 Parallel

In Job 31:4, Job affirms God sees all his ways—directly parallels the theme of total divine awareness.

Job 34:22 Parallel

In Job 34:22, the same truth is stated: no darkness can hide evildoers from God's sight.

Psalm 10:14 Parallel

Psalm 10:14 affirms that God does see mischief and affliction, echoing the theme of God's omniscient sight.

Psalm 11:4 Parallel

Psalm 11:4 declares that the LORD's eyes see and test mankind, directly paralleling Hebrews 4:13.

Psalm 119:168 says 'all my ways are before you,' directly affirming God's comprehensive awareness.

Psalm 139:4 Parallel

Psalm 139:4 tells that God knows every word before it is spoken, reinforcing that nothing is hidden from Him.

Proverbs 20:27 describes God's lamp searching the innermost parts, directly paralleling God's all-seeing scrutiny.

Jeremiah 16:17 says God's eyes are on all their ways and nothing is hidden — a direct parallel to the claim that all things are naked before God.

Proverbs 24:12 says God who weighs the heart perceives and knows—confirming nothing is hidden from Him.

Jeremiah 32:19 says God's eyes are open to all ways of men to give each according to his deeds — strong parallel to God's all-seeing nature.

Ezekiel 11:5 declares God knows every thought that comes into the mind — reinforcing that nothing is hidden from Him.

Matthew 6:4 Parallel

Matthew 6:4 affirms the Father sees in secret—emphasizing that hidden actions are fully visible to God.

Daniel 2:22 Parallel

Daniel 2:22 says God reveals deep secrets and knows what is in darkness — directly supporting that all things are open before Him.

Hosea 5:3 Parallel

Hosea 5:3 says Israel is not hidden from God — directly echoing the truth that all things are naked before Him.

In Genesis 18:21, God says He will go down to see — demonstrating His active, thorough examination of all things.

Joshua 7:11 Parallel

In Joshua 7:11, Achan's hidden sin is discovered by God — showing that nothing escapes His sight.

Hosea 7:2 Parallel

Hosea 7:2 reinforces that God remembers all evil deeds—nothing escapes His sight, matching the theme of total exposure.

Genesis 3:8 Parallel

In Genesis 3:8, Adam and Eve hide from God — illustrating the futility of hiding from the One who sees all.

Matthew 7:22 Related theme

Matthew 7:22 shows many pleading their works on judgment day—yet they are still exposed as false, echoing total accountability.

In Matthew 26:21, Jesus knows the betrayer's identity—a specific demonstration that nothing is hidden from him.

John 16:19 Related theme

In John 16:19, Jesus perceives the disciples' unspoken questions, showing he knows their inner thoughts as Hebrews 4:13 says.

John 6:61 Related theme

In John 6:61, Jesus perceives his disciples' grumbling internally, illustrating that no thought is hidden from him as Hebrews 4:13 declares.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:4, God tests hearts—aligning with Hebrews 4:13 that nothing is hidden from His sight.

In Genesis 11:5, God comes down to see Babel — showing that nothing escapes His sight, no matter how high.

Romans 8:27 Parallel

In Romans 8:27, the Spirit searching hearts parallels the divine scrutiny of all creation in Hebrews 4:13.

Acts 15:8 Parallel

In Acts 15:8, God's knowledge of the heart echoes the truth that nothing is hidden from Him, reinforcing the omniscience theme.

Matthew 25:31 Related theme

Matthew 25:31 sets the scene of Christ's judgment throne—the very One to whom we must give account.

Malachi 3:16 shows God notes even the faithful—complementing that nothing escapes His attention, both evil and good.

Matthew 7:21 Related theme

Matthew 7:21 warns that calling Jesus 'Lord' isn't enough—implying hearts are exposed before the Judge.

In 2 Corinthians 11:11, Paul appeals to God's knowledge of his love—a personal example of the omniscience declared in Hebrews 4:13.

Job 42:2 Related theme

Job 42:2 emphasizes God's omnipotence—His purposes cannot be thwarted—indirectly supporting that nothing escapes His knowledge.