Hebrews 10:34

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You were kind to people in jail. And you gladly let your possessions be taken away, because you knew you had something better, something that would last for ever.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 3:6

There is a time for finding and losing, keeping and giving,

Matthew 19:21

Jesus replied, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 12:33

Sell what you have and give the money to the poor. Make yourselves money bags that never wear out. Make sure your treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths cannot destroy it.

Luke 9:25

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself or waste your life?

Acts 21:33

The army commander went over and arrested him and had him bound with two chains. Then he tried to find out who Paul was and what he had done.

Acts 28:20

I am bound by these chains because of what we people of Israel hope for. That's why I have called you here to talk about this hope of ours.

Acts 5:41

The apostles left the council and were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer for the sake of Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:1

Our bodies are like tents that we live in here on earth. But when these tents are destroyed, we know that God will give each of us a place to live. These homes will not be buildings that someone has made, but they are in heaven and will last for ever.

Ephesians 3:1

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

Ephesians 6:20

I was sent to do this work, and that's the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Colossians 1:5

because what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You first heard about this hope when you believed the true message, which is the good news.

1 Timothy 6:19

This will lay a solid foundation for the future, so that they will know what true life is like.

2 Timothy 1:16

I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn't ashamed of me when I was put in jail.

2 Timothy 2:9

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

2 Timothy 4:8

So a crown will be given to me for pleasing the Lord. He judges fairly, and on the day of judgment he will give a crown to me and to everyone else who wants him to appear with power.

Hebrews 11:16

But they were looking forward to a better home in heaven. That's why God wasn't ashamed for them to call him their God. He even built a city for them.

Hebrews 13:14

On this earth we don't have a city that lasts for ever, but we are waiting for such a city.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them.

Hebrews 9:15

Christ died to rescue those who had sinned and broken the old agreement. Now he brings his chosen ones a new agreement with its guarantee of God's eternal blessings!

James 1:2

My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

1 Peter 1:4

God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear.

1 John 3:2

My dear friends, we are already God's children, though what we will be hasn't yet been seen. But we do know that when Christ returns, we will be like him, because we will see him as he truly is.