Hebrews 3:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² He was faithful to God who appointed Him, just as Moses was [also] faithful in [serving] God’s household [i.e., the Israelites].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² [See how] faithful He was to Him Who appointed Him [Apostle and High Priest], as Moses was also faithful in the whole house [of God]. [Num. 12:7.]

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

² Jesus was faithful to the one who appointed him just like Moses was faithful in God’s house.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² He is faithful to the One who made him, just as Moses also was, with his entire house.

Hebrews 3:2 Cross References

John 15:10

If you obey my commandments, [then] you will continue receiving my love; just as I have obeyed my Father’s commandments and [so] continue receiving His love.

John 17:4

I am honoring you [while] on earth by completing the work you gave me to do.

John 7:18

The person who speaks on his own authority is [just] trying to gain honor for himself. But the One who tries to gain honor from God, who sent Him, is [committed to] truth, and there is nothing false in His heart.

John 8:29

And God, who sent me, is with me; He has not left me alone, because I always do what is pleasing to Him.”

Ephesians 2:22

In [harmony with] Him you people are also being constructed together into a place where God lives by His Spirit.

1 Timothy 1:12

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, appointing me to the ministry [i.e., to His service], because He considered me trustworthy,

1 Timothy 3:15

so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to behave themselves in God’s family, which is the church of the living God, the [supporting] column and foundation of the truth.

Hebrews 2:17

So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God’s [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people’s sins [i.e., a “covering over” or forgiveness of them].