Hebrews 6:20

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 9:24 states Christ entered heaven itself, not earthly copies, to appear before God for us — expanding on the heavenly entry in Hebrews 6:20.

Hebrews 9:12 explains that Jesus entered the holy places once for all by his own blood, securing eternal redemption — the same entry mentioned in Hebrews 6:20 but with the means and result.

Hebrews 8:1 Parallel

Hebrews 8:1 summarizes the main point: we have a high priest seated at the right hand — the same reality as Jesus entering in Hebrews 6:20.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

Hebrews 1:3 describes Jesus sitting at God's right hand after purification — the same exaltation as entering the sanctuary in Hebrews 6:20.

Hebrews 2:10 calls Jesus the 'pioneer of salvation' — the same forerunner role as entered the sanctuary in Hebrews 6:20.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 calls Jesus the high priest of our confession — the same title and role described in Hebrews 6:20, reinforcing his priestly identity.

Hebrews 4:14 exhorts holding firmly because we have a high priest who ascended — directly reinforcing Jesus' entry in Hebrews 6:20.

Hebrews 5:6 Citation

Hebrews 5:10 designates Jesus a high priest after the order of Melchizedek — the exact phrase repeated in Hebrews 6:20, linking the two verses closely.

In Hebrews 5:10, this same designation 'high priest according to the order of Melchizedek' is first introduced, setting up the argument.

Hebrews 7:1-21 expands on Melchizedek as a type of Christ, explaining the eternal priesthood that supersedes Levi.

In Hebrews 10:21, Jesus is called 'great priest over God's house'—the same high priestly role as the forerunner.

In Hebrews 7:17, the same Psalm 110:4 quotation 'priest forever after Melchizedek' confirms Jesus' eternal priesthood.

In Hebrews 7:11, the need for another priest after Melchizedek's order is argued—the very order Jesus holds in 6:20.

Hebrews 7:8 Parallel

In Hebrews 7:8, Melchizedek is testified to live—connecting to Jesus' eternal priesthood 'forever' in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 12:2 shows Jesus seated at God's right hand after enduring the cross — his exaltation follows the entry as forerunner in Hebrews 6:20.

1 Peter 3:22 says Jesus has gone into heaven and is at God's right hand with all powers subject to him — a direct parallel to his entry as forerunner in Hebrews 6:20.

Romans 8:34 Parallel

Romans 8:34 explicitly states Christ intercedes for us at God's right hand — the intercessory role implied by Jesus' entry as forerunner in Hebrews 6:20.

John 14:3 Parallel

John 14:3 promises Jesus will return to take believers to be with him — continuing the forerunner theme from Hebrews 6:20.

John 14:2 Parallel

John 14:2 has Jesus preparing a place — this complements the image of Jesus entering heaven as forerunner to prepare for us.

Acts 1:2 Parallel

In Acts 1:2, Jesus is 'taken up' into heaven—the same ascension event as His forerunner entry.

Mark 16:19 Parallel

In Mark 16:19, Jesus' ascension and session at God's right hand fulfill His entry as forerunner into heaven.

Zechariah 6:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 6:13 prophesies a priest-king who builds the temple and rules, fulfilled in Christ's eternal priesthood.

Psalm 110:4 Citation

Psalm 110:4 is the direct prophecy quoted in Hebrews, declaring a priest forever after Melchizedek's order.

Genesis 14:18 introduces Melchizedek, king-priest of Salem, the OT figure whom Jesus resembles as a priest forever.

Ephesians 1:20-23 describes Christ seated at God's right hand and exalted above all — the same heavenly session implied in Hebrews 6:20, but emphasizing authority.