Hebrews 9:15

And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Cross-references

Hebrews 9:1 Contrast

Hebrews 9:1 sets the context of the first covenant's regulations, which the new covenant in this verse replaces through Christ's death.

Hebrews 9:28 declares Christ's single sacrifice for sins and his return for salvation, echoing the redemption through death in 9:15.

In Hebrews 9:16, the legal principle is explained: a will requires the testator's death, supporting why Christ's death is necessary for the new covenant.

Hebrews 9:12 states Christ secured eternal redemption through his own blood, directly parallel to the redeeming death in 9:15.

Hebrews 6:13 grounds the promised eternal inheritance in God's oath to Abraham, showing the covenant basis for the reward.

Hebrews 7:22 calls Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant — the same role as mediator in Heb 9:15.

Hebrews 8:6 Parallel

Hebrews 8:6 says Christ mediates a better covenant enacted on better promises — parallel to his mediation in Heb 9:15.

Hebrews 8:7 Contrast

Hebrews 8:7 states the first covenant was not faultless, explaining why a new covenant—and Christ's mediating death—was necessary.

Hebrews 8:8 Citation

Hebrews 8:8 quotes Jeremiah's prophecy of a new covenant — the very covenant Christ mediates in Heb 9:15.

Hebrews 13:20 mentions God raising Jesus by the blood of the eternal covenant, the same covenant mediated in 9:15.

Hebrews 12:24 explicitly calls Jesus the mediator of a new covenant — the same phrase as Heb 9:15.

Hebrews 11:39 reiterates OT saints did not receive what was promised — emphasizing that the inheritance is only realized through Christ's mediation.

Hebrews 11:13 shows OT saints died without receiving the promises — contrast with now, through Christ's death believers receive the inheritance.

Hebrews 10:36 exhorts endurance to receive what is promised, directly connecting to Hebrews 9:15's receipt of the promised eternal inheritance.

Hebrews 5:9 Parallel

Hebrews 5:9 says Christ became source of eternal salvation for those who obey—complementing Hebrews 9:15's redemption and eternal inheritance through His death.

Hebrews 2:14 shows Christ's death was to destroy the devil's power, complementing the redemption from transgressions in 9:15.

Hebrews 3:1 Related theme

Hebrews 3:1 echoes the 'heavenly calling' and Jesus as high priest, reinforcing the identity of the called and Christ's mediating role.

1 Timothy 2:5 declares Jesus the one mediator between God and men — the same role described in Heb 9:15.

Titus 3:7 Parallel

Titus 3:7 emphasizes being justified by grace and becoming heirs of eternal life—the same promised inheritance Jesus mediates as redeemer.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 speaks of hope of eternal life promised by God before time, matching the promised eternal inheritance.

2 Timothy 2:10 says Paul endures so the elect may obtain salvation with eternal glory, echoing the eternal inheritance.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 parallels being called through the gospel to obtain glory — the same purpose as obtaining eternal inheritance here.

1 Peter 1:3 Parallel

1 Peter 1:3 declares we are born again to a living hope through Christ's resurrection—the basis for the eternal inheritance secured by his mediating death.

1 Peter 1:4 Parallel

1 Peter 1:4 describes the inheritance as imperishable and kept in heaven—identical to the eternal inheritance promised through Christ's mediation.

1 Peter 3:18 says Christ suffered once for sins to bring us to God, mirroring the once-for-all death that redeems in this verse.

1 Peter 5:10 speaks of being called to eternal glory in Christ—the same eternal inheritance Christ's death secures for believers.

1 John 2:25 Parallel

1 John 2:25 explicitly calls the promise 'eternal life', directly matching the eternal inheritance promised to the called here.

Revelation 5:9 sings of being ransomed by Christ's blood from every nation, fulfilling the universal redemption mentioned here.

Ephesians 1:7 echoes redemption through his blood and forgiveness of trespasses, directly linking to the redemption from transgressions here.

Isaiah 53:10–12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:10-12 prophesies the suffering servant's death as a guilt offering, the very death that redeems in 9:15.

Matthew 19:29 specifies that leaving everything for Christ yields eternal life, directly matching the promised inheritance here.

Matthew 25:34 invites the blessed to inherit the kingdom prepared from creation, paralleling the eternal inheritance.

Mark 10:17 Parallel

Mark 10:17 records a man asking how to inherit eternal life, the same inheritance Hebrews says is secured by Christ’s death.

Luke 18:18 Parallel

Luke 18:18 is the parallel account of a ruler asking about inheriting eternal life, reinforcing the same theme.

John 10:28 Parallel

John 10:28 promises eternal life as a secure gift from Jesus, echoing the eternal inheritance in Hebrews.

Romans 3:24-26 describes redemption and propitiation through Christ's blood, the same redemption from transgressions in 9:15.

Romans 5:6 Parallel

Romans 5:6 states Christ died for the ungodly at the right time, the foundation for the redeeming death in 9:15.

Romans 5:8 Parallel

In Romans 5:8, Christ's death for sinners reveals the love behind the redemption here—while we were still sinners.

Romans 6:23 Parallel

Romans 6:23 contrasts death as wages with eternal life as God’s gift, directly linking to the redemption and inheritance here.

Romans 5:10 Parallel

Romans 5:10 adds reconciliation through Christ's death and being saved by his life, expanding the redemption in this verse.

Leviticus 4:31 describes atonement through a sacrifice for forgiveness—a shadow of the perfect atonement Christ's death accomplished to redeem from sins.

Numbers 35:28 shows a manslayer freed after the high priest's death—a type of Christ's death freeing us from sin's penalty and securing eternal inheritance.

Isaiah 42:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 42:6 prophesies the Servant as a covenant for the people—fulfilled in Christ who mediates the new covenant and secures eternal inheritance.

Genesis 17:8 promises the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession—a type of the eternal inheritance Christ mediates in the new covenant.

Jeremiah 31:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 31:31 is the prophecy of the new covenant that Hebrews 9:15 declares is inaugurated by Christ's death.

Galatians 4:5 states Christ redeemed those under the law to receive adoption—mirroring Hebrews 9:15's redemption from transgressions under the first covenant for an eternal inheritance.

Galatians 3:13 explains Christ's death as redeeming from the law's curse — parallel to redemption from transgressions under the first covenant in Hebrews 9:15.

Mark 14:24 Allusion

Mark 14:24 records Jesus' words at the Last Supper, linking his blood to the covenant — the very covenant Christ mediates in Hebrews 9:15.

1 Corinthians 11:25 records Jesus declaring the cup as the new covenant in his blood — the same new covenant Hebrews 9:15 says Christ mediates.

Romans 3:25 Parallel

Romans 3:25 explains Christ's blood as propitiation for former sins — the very transgressions under the first covenant redeemed in Hebrews 9:15.

Daniel 9:26 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:26 predicts the Messiah will be cut off, a prophecy of the death that brings redemption in 9:15.

2 Corinthians 3:6 speaks of ministers of a new covenant — the same new covenant Christ mediates in Heb 9:15.

Jeremiah 30:21 depicts a ruler from Israel who draws near to God — prefiguring Christ's unique role as mediator of the new covenant.

Romans 9:24 Related theme

Romans 9:24 clarifies that the called include both Jews and Gentiles, broadening the scope of those who receive the inheritance.

Psalm 37:18 Parallel

Psalm 37:18 promises enduring heritage for the blameless, echoing the eternal inheritance for the called in Hebrews.

Romans 8:30 Related theme

Romans 8:30 expands the calling into a chain — called, justified, glorified — showing the full salvation journey from calling to inheritance.

James 1:12 Related theme

James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who persevere — a parallel reward to the eternal inheritance for the called.