Hebrews 9:28

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

Cross-reference

Hebrews 9:25 contrasts the high priest's repeated annual offerings with Christ's single sacrifice, supporting the 'once' in verse 28.

In Hebrews 9:15, Christ is the mediator of a new covenant through his death as a ransom, expanding on the atoning work introduced in 9:28.

Hebrews 9:12 describes Christ entering the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, directly paralleling the once-for-all sacrifice in 9:28.

Hebrews 10:10 echoes the same truth: we are made holy through the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ's body, paralleling the sacrifice in 9:28.

Hebrews 7:27 emphasizes Christ's once-for-all sacrifice — the same offering in Hebrews 9:28 that removes sins and precedes his second coming.

Romans 6:10 Parallel

Romans 6:10 states Christ died to sin once, paralleling the once-for-all offering in Hebrews 9:28 and emphasizing its finality.

Philippians 3:20 echoes the eager waiting for Christ from heaven, matching the expectation of His second appearance in Hebrews 9:28.

Romans 8:3 Parallel

In Romans 8:3, God sending his Son to condemn sin parallels the once-for-all sacrifice mentioned here — grounding the atonement behind the second coming.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 similarly describes waiting for God's Son from heaven, who delivers from wrath—reinforcing the hope of His second coming.

1 Thessalonians 4:14–17 describes Christ's return for believers, the same second coming with resurrection and rapture awaited in Hebrews 9:28.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:17, believers are caught up to meet the Lord — a specific event of the 'appear a second time' mentioned here.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:5-9, the second coming brings vengeance on the disobedient — a contrasting outcome to the salvation for those waiting here.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Paul describes Christ's coming to be glorified in his saints — the same second appearing Hebrews mentions.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:1, Paul refers to the same coming of Christ and our gathering to him — a direct parallel to the 'appear a second time' here.

2 Timothy 4:8 promises a crown to those who love Christ's appearing, the same blessed hope as those eagerly waiting in Hebrews 9:28.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 calls it the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of Christ, precisely the second coming awaited in Hebrews 9:28.

1 Peter 2:24 echoes Christ's bearing our sins on the cross, the once-for-all sacrifice referenced in Hebrews 9:28.

1 Peter 3:18 echoes Christ's once-for-all suffering for sins, emphasizing He brings us to God — the same atoning work described here.

2 Peter 3:12 urges looking for the day of God, aligned with eager waiting for Christ's second coming in Hebrews 9:28.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

In 1 John 3:2, Christ's appearing transforms believers to be like him — echoing the salvation for those waiting here.

1 John 3:5 Parallel

1 John 3:5 states Christ appeared to take away our sins — directly paralleling the purpose of His sacrifice mentioned here.

In Revelation 1:7, Christ's coming includes universal visibility and mourning by the ungodly — a different emphasis from the salvation focus here.

Romans 5:15 Parallel

Romans 5:15 contrasts the one trespass with the one gift of grace through Christ — highlighting the 'one for many' logic also in this verse.

Leviticus 10:17 describes the sin offering taking away guilt — a type fulfilled by Christ's once-for-all sacrifice for sins here.

Matthew 26:28 records Jesus' own words that His blood is poured out for many for forgiveness — the same sacrificial act described here.

Isaiah 25:9 Allusion

In Isaiah 25:9, waiting for God's salvation and rejoicing in it perfectly mirrors the 'waiting for him' and 'bring salvation' here.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 states He bore the sin of many — the very language used here for Christ's sacrifice.

Isaiah 53:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:11 says the Servant will bear iniquities and justify many — a prophecy fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all sin-bearing.

Isaiah 53:4–6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:4-6 prophesies the Servant bearing our iniquities — directly fulfilled in Christ's sacrifice to take away sins here.

Acts 1:11 Parallel

Acts 1:11 assures that Jesus will return bodily just as He ascended—fulfilling the second appearing mentioned in Hebrews 9:28.

John 14:3 Parallel

John 14:3 records Jesus' promise to come again and receive believers—the same second coming awaited in Hebrews 9:28.

Matthew 20:28 directly states Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many, paralleling the same substitutionary atonement mentioned here.

Romans 4:25 Contrast

Romans 4:25 shows Christ's death for sins and resurrection for justification — the first coming that Hebrews 9:28 contrasts with his second coming for salvation.

Daniel 9:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:27 prophesies the Messiah who will confirm a covenant with many and end sacrifice—fulfilled in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice here.

Ezekiel 18:20 teaches individual responsibility—each bears own sin, contrasting with Hebrews where Christ bears the sins of many.

Isaiah 35:4 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 35:4, God promises to come with vengeance to save — a prophecy of Christ's second coming.

1 Peter 1:5 Parallel

1 Peter 1:5 speaks of believers being shielded for the salvation ready to be revealed, mirroring the waiting for final salvation in 9:28.

1 Peter 1:13 urges setting hope on the grace to come at Christ's revelation, directly paralleling the hope of his appearing in 9:28.

2 Peter 3:14 calls believers to be spotless while looking forward to the day of the Lord, aligning with the waiting expectation in 9:28.

1 John 2:28 Parallel

1 John 2:28 urges continuing in Christ so that at his appearing we may be confident, a direct echo of the hope-filled waiting in 9:28.

In Leviticus 16:22, the scapegoat carries away sin into the wilderness — a clear type of Christ taking away sin.

1 Timothy 6:14 urges keeping God's command until Christ's appearing — the same future event Hebrews 9:28 describes as his second coming.

1 Corinthians 1:7 echoes the eager waiting for Christ's revelation — the same expectation as those waiting for him in Hebrews 9:28.

1 Corinthians 11:26 links the Lord's Supper to proclaiming his death until he returns — the interim between Christ's two advents in Hebrews 9:28.

Galatians 3:13 specifies that Christ's sacrifice redeemed us from the law's curse — the same atoning work behind his once-for-all offering in Hebrews 9:28.

In Genesis 22:9, Abraham binds Isaac — a typological prefiguring of God offering His only Son as a once-for-all sacrifice.

Colossians 3:4 promises believers will appear with Christ in glory when he appears — the salvation Hebrews 9:28 says he brings at his second coming.

Acts 3:20 Parallel

Acts 3:20 promises God will send Jesus Christ at the times of restoration—clearly the same second coming referenced here.

John 1:29 Parallel

John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the Lamb who takes away sin—the same sacrificial role described in the first coming here.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 describes Christ's revelation from heaven with angels — the same second coming event as Hebrews 9:28's appearing for salvation.

Luke 19:12 Typology

Luke 19:12's parable of a nobleman going to receive a kingdom and returning prefigures Christ's departure and second coming.

2 Timothy 4:1 charges believers in view of Christ's appearing and kingdom judgment — the same appearing in Hebrews 9:28 that brings salvation.

Numbers 18:1 has Aaron's family bear responsibility for sanctuary offenses — a shadow of Christ bearing the sins of many as high priest.

In 1 Corinthians 15:54, the resurrection at Christ's coming completes salvation — a specific fulfillment of the salvation brought here.

Romans 8:23 Parallel

In Romans 8:23, believers wait eagerly for bodily redemption — a specific aspect of the final salvation mentioned here.

In Exodus 28:38, the high priest's turban bears the iniquity of offerings — a type of Christ bearing sin once.

In Philippians 3:21, Christ transforms our bodies to be like his — a detail of the salvation for those waiting here.

Isaiah 8:17 Parallel

In Isaiah 8:17, the prophet waits for the Lord — parallel to those waiting for Christ's second coming.