Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews · New Testament · Chapter 12
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Hebrews 12:2
What Does Hebrews 12:2 Mean?
Hebrews 12:2 is found in the book of Hebrews, chapter 12, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Faith, Suffering, Hope, Patience, and Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Hebrews 12:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Micah 7:7“Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”Philippians 1:6“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”1 Peter 2:23“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”Hebrews 1:3“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;”Colossians 3:1“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”Psalms 34:5“They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”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.”Philippians 2:8“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”Psalms 110:1“The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”John 6:40“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”Titus 2:13“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”John 19:30“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”2 Timothy 2:3“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”Hebrews 9:24“For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:”1 Peter 3:22“Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”Matthew 26:29“But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”Acts 5:31“Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.”Philippians 3:20“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”
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