Hebrews 3:3

Good News Translation

A man who builds a house receives more honor than the house itself. In the same way Jesus is worthy of much greater honor than Moses.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:9

He said, “Zerubbabel has laid the foundation of the Temple, and he will finish the building. When this happens, my people will know that it is I who sent you to them.

Matthew 16:18

And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it.

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are partners working together for God, and you are God's field. You are also God's building.

2 Corinthians 3:7

The Law was carved in letters on stone tablets, and God's glory appeared when it was given. Even though the brightness on Moses' face was fading, it was so strong that the people of Israel could not keep their eyes fixed on him. If the Law, which brings death when it is in force, came with such glory,

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things.

Hebrews 2:9

But we do see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, so that through God's grace he should die for everyone. We see him now crowned with glory and honor because of the death he suffered.

Hebrews 3:4

Every house, of course, is built by someone—and God is the one who has built all things.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as the Son in charge of God's house. We are his house if we keep up our courage and our confidence in what we hope for.