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Hebrews 3:1 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 3 · verse 1
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;Hebrews 3:1 · King James Version
Hebrews 3:1 in context
1Wherefore, 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 builded the house hath more honour than the house.
Commentary
Cross references
- Philippians 3:14
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Hebrews 4:14-15
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Ephesians 4:1
- Hebrews 7:26
- Ephesians 4:4
- Hebrews 2:17
Key words (Strong's)
- professionhomologiaprofession, subjectively whom we profess to be ours, objectively profession [confession]G3671 →
- partakersmetochossharing in, partaking, a partnerG3353 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- heavenlyepouraniosexisting in heaven, things that take place in heaven, the heavenly regions, heaven…G2032 →
- considerkatanoeōto perceive, remark, observe, understand, to consider attentively, fix one's eyes or mind…G2657 →
- callingklēsisa calling, calling to, a call, invitation, to a feast, of the divine invitation to…G2821 →
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In these verses we have the application of the doctrine laid down in the close of the last chapter concerning the priesthood of our Lord Jesus Christ. And observe, I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6