Hebrews 5:8

New International Reader's Version

Jesus was God’s Son. But by suffering he learned what it means to obey.

Cross References

Isaiah 53:5

But the servant was pierced because we had sinned. He was crushed because we had done what was evil. He was punished to make us whole again. His wounds have healed us.

Matthew 3:15

Jesus replied, “Let it be this way for now. It is right for us to do this. It carries out God’s holy plan.” Then John agreed.

John 10:18

No one takes it from me. I give it up myself. I have the authority to give it up. And I have the authority to take it back again. I received this command from my Father.”

John 15:10

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. In the same way, I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

John 4:34

Jesus said, “My food is to do what my Father sent me to do. My food is to finish his work.

John 6:38

I have not come down from heaven to do what I want to do. I have come to do what the one who sent me wants me to do.

Philippians 2:8

He appeared as a man. He was humble and obeyed God completely. He did this even though it led to his death. Even worse, he died on a cross!

Hebrews 1:2

But in these last days, he has spoken to us through his Son. He is the one whom God appointed to receive all things. God also made everything through him.

Hebrews 1:5

God never said to any of the angels, “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.” (Psalm 2:7) Or, “I will be his Father. And he will be my Son.” (2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13)

Hebrews 1:8

But here is what he says about the Son. “You are God. Your throne will last for ever and ever. Your kingdom will be ruled by justice.

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.