Hebrews 3:3

New International Reader's Version

The person who builds a house has greater honor than the house itself. In the same way, Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses.

Cross References

Zechariah 4:9

“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple. His hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord who rules over all has sent me to you.

Matthew 16:18

Here is what I tell you. You are Peter. On this rock I will build my church. The gates of hell will not be strong enough to destroy it.

1 Corinthians 3:9

We work together to serve God. You are like God’s field. You are like his building.

2 Corinthians 3:7

The Law was written in letters on stone. Even though it was a way of serving God, it led to death. But even that way of serving God came with glory. The glory lasted for only a short time. Even so, the people of Israel couldn’t look at Moses’ face very long.

Colossians 1:18

And he is the head of the body, which is the church. He is the beginning. He is the first to be raised from the dead. That happened so that he would be far above everything.

Hebrews 2:9

But we do see Jesus already given a crown of glory and honor. He was made lower than the angels for a little while. He suffered death. By the grace of God, he tasted death for everyone. That is why he was given his crown.

Hebrews 3:4

Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as the Son over the house of God. And we are his house if we hold tightly to what we are certain about. We must also hold tightly to the hope we boast in.