KJV King James Version
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Hebrews 3:1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
WEB World English Bible
Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;
ASV American Standard Version
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, even Jesus;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the apostle and chief priest of our profession, Christ Jesus,
Surrounding context — Hebrews 3
1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses [was faithful] in all his house.
3 For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
4 For every house is builded by some [man]; but he that built all things [is] God.
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These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
Ὅθεν,G3606 · hothenwhenceἀδελφοὶG80 · adelphosbrotherἅγιοι,G40 · hagiosholyκλήσεωςG2821 · klēsiscallingἐπουρανίουG2032 · epouraniosheavenlyμέτοχοι,G3353 · metochospartakerκατανοήσατεG2657 · katanoeōto observeτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoἀπόστολονG652 · apostolosapostleκαὶG2532 · kaiandἀρχιερέαG749 · archiereushigh-priestτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoὁμολογίαςG3671 · homologiaconfessionἡμῶνG3165 · memeἸησοῦνG2424 · IēsousJesus
Cross-references
2 Timothy 1:9Who hath saved us, and called [us] with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,Philippians 3:14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.Hebrews 4:14-15Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.1 Peter 2:9But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:Hebrews 7:26For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;Ephesians 4:1I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,Hebrews 2:17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.Ephesians 4:4[There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;Romans 8:28-30And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.Hebrews 10:21And [having] an high priest over the house of God;1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.1 Corinthians 9:23And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with [you].Hebrews 2:11For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified [are] all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.Romans 15:8Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:1 Timothy 6:12Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.Psalm 110:4The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou [art] a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.Haggai 1:5Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways.
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