Hebrews 4:14
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Jesus the Great High Priest
14 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.(A)
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Hebrews 6:20
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20 where Jesus, a forerunner on our behalf, has entered, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.(A)
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Hebrews 12:2
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2 looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith, who for the sake of[a] the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.(A)
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- 12.2 Or who instead of
Hebrews 9:24
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24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made by human hands, a mere copy of the true one, but he entered into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.(A)
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Hebrews 9:12
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12 he entered once for all into the holy place, not with the blood of goats and calves but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.(A)
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Hebrews 1:2-3
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2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son,[a] whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.(A) 3 He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains[b] all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for[c] sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,(B)
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Ephesians 4:10
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10 He who descended is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.)
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Hebrews 10:23
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23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.(A)
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Hebrews 8:1
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Mediator of a Better Covenant
8 Now the main point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,(A)
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Hebrews 7:25-26
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25 Consequently, he is able for all time to save[a] those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.(A)
26 For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.(B)
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- 7.25 Or able to save completely
Hebrews 2:17-3:1
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17 Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people.(A) 18 Because he himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.(B)
Moses a Servant, Christ a Son
3 Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,(C)
Hebrews 10:12
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12 But when Christ[a] had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, “he sat down at the right hand of God,”
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Acts 3:21
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21 who must remain in heaven until the time of universal restoration that God announced long ago through his holy prophets.(A)
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Hebrews 3:14
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14 For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end.
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Hebrews 3:5-6
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Hebrews 2:1
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Warning to Pay Attention
2 Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
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Hebrews 1:8
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8 But of the Son he says,
“Your throne, O God, is[a] forever and ever,
and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your[b] kingdom.(A)
Romans 8:34
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34 Who is to condemn? It is Christ[a] who died, or rather, who was raised, who is also at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.(A)
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- 8.34 Other ancient authorities read Christ Jesus
Acts 1:11
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11 They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”(A)
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Luke 24:51
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51 While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven.[a](A)
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- 24.51 Other ancient authorities lack and was carried up into heaven
Mark 1:1
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The Proclamation of John the Baptist
1 The beginning of the good news[a] of Jesus Christ.[b](A)
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Mark 16:19
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The Ascension of Jesus
19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
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