Benediction

Hebrews 13

²⁰ Now _d may the God of peace _e who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, _f the great shepherd of the sheep, by _g the blood of the eternal covenant, ²¹ _h equip you with everything good that you may do his will, _i working in us ₁ that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, _j to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

1. Cross References
   Romans 15:33
   May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.
   
2. Cross References
   Acts 2:24
   God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.
   
3. Cross References
   Isaiah 63:11
   Then he remembered the days of old, of Moses and his people. Where is he who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of his flock? Where is he who put in the midst of them his Holy Spirit.
   John 10:11
   I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
   
4. Cross References
   Hebrews 10:29
   How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has spurned the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace?
   Zechariah 9:11
   As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
   Isaiah 54:10
   For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed," says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 2:17
   Comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.
   1 Peter 5:10
   And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
   
6. Cross References
   Hebrews 10:36
   For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
   Philippians 2:13
   For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
   
7. Cross References
   Romans 11:36
   For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.