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Hebrews 3:2–6

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Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
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.
For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
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From verse 2

  1. Numbers 12:7Rank 1 from verse 2
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    7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

  2. 1 Timothy 3:15Rank 2 from verse 2
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    15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

  3. Ephesians 2:22Rank 3 from verse 2
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    22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

  4. Hebrews 3:5–6Rank 4 from verse 2
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    5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

    6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  5. John 6:38–40Rank 5 from verse 2
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    38For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.

    39And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

    40And 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.

  6. Hebrews 2:17Rank 6 from verse 2
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    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.

  7. John 17:4Rank 7 from verse 2
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    4I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.

  8. 1 Timothy 1:12Rank 8 from verse 2
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    12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

  9. Deuteronomy 4:5Rank 9 from verse 2
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    5Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as the Lord my God commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.

  10. John 15:10Rank 10 from verse 2
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    10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

  11. John 7:18Rank 11 from verse 2
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    18He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

  12. 1 Samuel 12:6Rank 12 from verse 2
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    6¶ And Samuel said unto the people, It is the Lord that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.

  13. John 8:29Rank 13 from verse 2
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    29And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.

From verse 3

  1. 1 Corinthians 3:9Rank 1 from verse 3
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    9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.

  2. 1 Peter 2:5–7Rank 2 from verse 3
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    5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

    6Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.

    7Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

  3. Zechariah 6:12–13Rank 3 from verse 3
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    12And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord:

    13Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.

  4. Hebrews 2:9Rank 4 from verse 3
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    9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

  5. Hebrews 1:2–4Rank 5 from verse 3
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    2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

    3Who 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;

    4Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

  6. Hebrews 3:6Rank 6 from verse 3
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    6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  7. Colossians 1:18Rank 7 from verse 3
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    18And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

  8. Matthew 16:18Rank 8 from verse 3
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    18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

  9. Zechariah 4:9Rank 9 from verse 3
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    9The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto you.

From verse 4

  1. Hebrews 1:2Rank 1 from verse 4
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    2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

  2. Hebrews 3:3Rank 2 from verse 4
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    3For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

  3. Esther 2:10Rank 3 from verse 4
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    10Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.

  4. Esther 3:9Rank 4 from verse 4
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    9If it please the king, let it be written that they may be destroyed: and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver to the hands of those that have the charge of the business, to bring it into the king’s treasuries.

From verse 5

  1. Numbers 12:7Rank 1 from verse 5
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    7My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.

  2. Hebrews 3:2Rank 2 from verse 5
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    2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

  3. Exodus 14:31Rank 3 from verse 5
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    31And Israel saw that great work which the Lord did upon the Egyptians: and the people feared the Lord, and believed the Lord, and his servant Moses.

  4. Acts 28:23Rank 4 from verse 5
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    23And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.

  5. Psalms 105:26Rank 5 from verse 5
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    26He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.

  6. 1 Timothy 1:12Rank 6 from verse 5
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    12And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

  7. Deuteronomy 18:15–19Rank 7 from verse 5
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    15¶ The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

    16According to all that thou desiredst of the Lord thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the Lord my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not.

    17And the Lord said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken.

    18I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

    19And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.

  8. Deuteronomy 34:5Rank 8 from verse 5
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    5¶ So Moses the servant of the Lord died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord.

  9. Hebrews 8:5Rank 9 from verse 5
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    5Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

  10. Joshua 1:2Rank 10 from verse 5
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    2Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.

  11. 1 Peter 1:10–12Rank 11 from verse 5
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    10Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

    11Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

    12Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

  12. Acts 3:22–23Rank 12 from verse 5
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    22For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

    23And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

  13. Hebrews 9:24Rank 13 from verse 5
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    24For 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:

  14. John 5:39Rank 14 from verse 5
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    39¶ Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

  15. John 5:46–47Rank 15 from verse 5
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    46For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.

    47But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

  16. Joshua 8:31Rank 16 from verse 5
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    31As Moses the servant of the Lord commanded the children of Israel, as it is written in the book of the law of Moses, an altar of whole stones, over which no man hath lift up any iron: and they offered thereon burnt offerings unto the Lord, and sacrificed peace offerings.

  17. Luke 24:27Rank 17 from verse 5
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    27And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

  18. Luke 24:44Rank 18 from verse 5
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    44And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.

  19. Romans 3:21Rank 19 from verse 5
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    21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

  20. 1 Corinthians 4:2Rank 20 from verse 5
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    2Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

  21. Acts 7:37Rank 21 from verse 5
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    37¶ This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear.

  22. Deuteronomy 3:24Rank 22 from verse 5
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    24O Lord God, thou hast begun to shew thy servant thy greatness, and thy mighty hand: for what God is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy might?

  23. Hebrews 9:8–13Rank 23 from verse 5
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    8The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing:

    9Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;

    10Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation.

    11But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building;

    12Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.

    13For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:

  24. Joshua 1:15Rank 24 from verse 5
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    15Until the Lord have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the Lord your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.

  25. Joshua 1:7Rank 25 from verse 5
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    7Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

  26. Joshua 8:33Rank 26 from verse 5
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    33And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the Lord, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.

  27. Luke 12:42Rank 27 from verse 5
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    42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

  28. Luke 16:10–12Rank 28 from verse 5
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    10He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

    11If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

    12And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?

  29. Matthew 24:45Rank 29 from verse 5
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    45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

  30. Matthew 25:21Rank 30 from verse 5
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    21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

  31. Nehemiah 9:14Rank 31 from verse 5
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    14And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:

From verse 6

  1. 2 Corinthians 6:16Rank 1 from verse 6
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    16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

  2. 1 Corinthians 3:16Rank 2 from verse 6
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    16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

  3. Hebrews 10:35Rank 3 from verse 6
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    35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

  4. 1 Peter 2:5Rank 4 from verse 6
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    5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

  5. 1 Corinthians 6:19Rank 5 from verse 6
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    19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

  6. Hebrews 6:11Rank 6 from verse 6
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    11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

  7. Hebrews 10:23Rank 7 from verse 6
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    23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

  8. Hebrews 3:14Rank 8 from verse 6
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    14For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

  9. Hebrews 4:11Rank 9 from verse 6
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    11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

  10. 1 Peter 1:3–6Rank 10 from verse 6
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    3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

    4To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

    5Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

    6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

  11. 1 Timothy 3:15Rank 11 from verse 6
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    15But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

  12. Colossians 1:23Rank 12 from verse 6
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    23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

  13. Hebrews 1:2Rank 13 from verse 6
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    2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

  14. Hebrews 10:38–39Rank 14 from verse 6
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    38Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

    39But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

  15. Hebrews 4:14Rank 15 from verse 6
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    14Seeing 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.

  16. Matthew 10:22Rank 16 from verse 6
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    22And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

  17. Revelation 3:11Rank 17 from verse 6
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    11Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:16Rank 18 from verse 6
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    16Rejoice evermore.

  19. Matthew 24:13Rank 19 from verse 6
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    13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

  20. Romans 15:13Rank 20 from verse 6
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    13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

  21. 2 Thessalonians 2:16Rank 21 from verse 6
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    16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

  22. Psalms 2:12Rank 22 from verse 6
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    12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

  23. Revelation 2:18Rank 23 from verse 6
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    18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

  24. Revelation 2:25Rank 24 from verse 6
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    25But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.

  25. 1 Peter 1:8Rank 25 from verse 6
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    8Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

  26. Ephesians 2:21–22Rank 26 from verse 6
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    21In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

    22In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

  27. Galatians 6:9Rank 27 from verse 6
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    9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

  28. Hebrews 3:2–3Rank 28 from verse 6
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    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 builded the house hath more honour than the house.

  29. Romans 11:22Rank 29 from verse 6
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    22Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

  30. Romans 5:2Rank 30 from verse 6
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    2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

  31. Isaiah 9:6–7Rank 31 from verse 6
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    6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

    7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

  32. John 3:35–36Rank 32 from verse 6
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    35The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

    36He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

  33. Matthew 16:18Rank 33 from verse 6
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    18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

  34. Psalms 2:6–7Rank 34 from verse 6
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    6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

    7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

  35. Romans 12:12Rank 35 from verse 6
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

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Hebrews 3:2

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

appointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of appoint. Sense 1: To assign, designate, establish, or set for a particular purpose, office, or time. Sense 2: To supply, allot, furnish, or equip with provisions or equipment.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 3:3

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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counted

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Sense 1: Past tense or past participle of count: numbered or calculated. Sense 2: Past tense or past participle of count: reckoned, regarded, esteemed, or accounted as.

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worthy

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Sense 1: Deserving, fit, suitable, or having worth. Sense 2: As a noun, a person of merit, rank, or valor.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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builded

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of build, meaning to construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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honour

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Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.

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DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 3:4

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

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builded

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of build, meaning to construct, rest or depend on as a foundation.

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 3:5

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

servant

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One who serves another; a worker, attendant, subject, bondservant, or appointed minister.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

testimony

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Sense 1: A witness, declaration, evidence, record, or solemn statement. Sense 2: The written law given as a covenant witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Hebrews 3:6

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

son

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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

house

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Sense 1: A building or dwelling. Sense 2: The people of a household or family. Sense 3: A lineage or family line. Sense 4: As a verb, to shelter, lodge, or provide a dwelling for.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hold

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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fast

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Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

confidence

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Sense 1: Trust, assurance, boldness, or settled reliance. Sense 2: The person or thing in which trust is placed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

hope

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1. Expectation, trust, reliance, or the good expected. 2. The person or ground on which expectation rests. 3. To expect, look for, trust, or rely upon.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

firm

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Fixed, stable, secure, or steadfast; not readily moved or shaken.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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3:1WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

3:2Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

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3:3For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

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3:4For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

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3:5And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

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3:6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

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3:7Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,

3:8Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:

3:9When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

3:10Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

3:11So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.)

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