Hebrews 3:1

Hebrews 3:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,

Context of Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath built the house hath more honour than the house.

Hebrews 3:1 word by word

Ὅθεν, ἀδελφοὶ ἅγιοι, κλήσεως ἐπουρανίου μέτοχοι, κατανοήσατε τὸν ἀπόστολον καὶ ἀρχιερέα τῆς ὁμολογίας ἡμῶν ἸησοῦνRead the interlinear

• Thereforeὅθενhothen · whenceG3606
• holyἅγιοςhagios · holyG40
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• partakersμέτοχοςmetochos · partakerG3353
• heavenlyἐπουράνιοςepouranios · heavenlyG2032
• callingκλῆσιςklēsis · callingG2821
• considerκατανοέωkatanoeō · to observeG2657
• Apostleἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• Priestἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
• ourἡμῶνhēmōn · of usG2257
• professionὁμολογίαhomologia · confessionG3671
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for Hebrews 3:1

• Colossians 1:22In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:
• Colossians 3:12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
• 1 Thessalonians 5:27I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
• 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 to us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
• 1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a special people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
• 1 Peter 3:5For after this manner in former times the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:
• 2 Peter 1:3According as his divine power hath given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
• Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
• Hebrews 3:14For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end;
• Romans 11:17And if some of the branches were broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wast grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;
• Romans 15:27It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in carnal things.
• 1 Corinthians 9:23And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I may be a partaker of it with you .
• 1 Corinthians 10:17For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread.
• 2 Corinthians 1:7And our hope of youissteadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
• Ephesians 3:6That the Gentiles should be joint-heirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:
• Colossians 1:12Giving thanks to the Father, who hath made us qualified to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

Commentaries on Hebrews 3:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Holy brethren - Persons consecrated to God, as the word literally implies, and called, in consequence, to be holy in heart, holy in life, and useful in the world. The Israelites are often called a holy people, saints, etc., because consecrated to God, and because they were bound by their profession to be holy; and yet these appellations are given to them in numberless instances where they were very unholy. The not attending to this circumstance, and the…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Wherefore - That is, since Christ sustains such a character as has been stated in the previous chapter; since he is so able to succour those who need assistance; since he assumed our nature that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest, his character ought to be attentively considered, and we ought to endeavor fully to understand it. Holy brethren - The name “brethren” is often given to Christians to denote that they are of one family. It is…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The superior worth and dignity of Christ above Moses is shown. (1-6) The Hebrews are warned of the sin and danger of unbelief. (7-13) And of necessity of faith in Christ, and of stedfastly following him. (14-19) Verses 1-6 Christ is to be considered as the Apostle of our profession, the Messenger sent by God to men, the great Revealer of that faith which we profess to hold, and of that hope which we profess to have. As Christ, the Messiah, anointed for…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1holy brothers: In ancient times, speakers and writers often called religious groups "brothers" (Greek adelphoi), including both men and women. Many modern translations use "brothers and sisters." set your focus on Jesus: Focusing on Jesus helps you stay strong in your faith (Hebrews 2:9; 12:1–2). the apostle: This term may emphasize the Son’s role in sharing God’s name and message (2:12; Matt 10:40; Mark 9:37; Luke 10:16).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-19As Moses especially was the prophet by whom "God in times past spake to the fathers," being the mediator of the law, Paul deems it necessary now to show that, great as was Moses, the Son of God is greater. Ebrard in Alford remarks, The angel of the covenant came in the name of God before Israel; Moses in the name of Israel before God; whereas the high priest came both in the name of God (bearing the name Jehovah on his forehead) before Israel, and in the…Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 3:1

• Apostle
• Call
• Jesus Continued
• Righteous

In the dictionaries

• Christ
• Jesus
• Christ, Messiah
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• High priest
• Christ, Jesus
• Apostle
• Moses
• Unbelief
• Calling

Commentaries on Hebrews 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings