Hebrews 1:4-14

The Supremacy of God's Son

4 having become as much superior to angels as the name l he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

5 For to which of the angels did God ever say,
m "You are my Son,
today I have begotten you"?
Or again,
n "I will be to him a father,
and he shall be to me a son"?

6 And again, when he brings o the firstborn into the world, he says,
p "Let all God's angels worship him."

7 Of the angels he says,
q "He makes his angels winds,
and his ministers a flame of fire."

8 But of the Son he says,
r "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.
9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, s has anointed you
with t the oil of gladness beyond your companions."

10 And,
u "You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;
11 they will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like a garment,
12 like a robe you will roll them up,
like a garment they will be changed. 1
But you are v the same,
and your years will have no end."

13 And to which of the angels has he ever said,
w "Sit at my right hand
x until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"?

14 Are they not all ministering spirits y sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to z inherit salvation?

  1. Cross References
    Ephesians 1:21
    Far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
    Philippians 2:9
    Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name.
  2. Cross References
    Hebrews 5:5
    So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you".
    Acts 13:33
    This he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, "'You are my Son, today I have begotten you.
    Psalms 2:7
    I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
  3. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:14
    I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men.
    Psalms 89:26 - 27
    He shall cry to me, 'You are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvation.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 2:7
    I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.
  5. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:14
    I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men.
  6. Cross References
    Romans 8:29
    For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
  7. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:43
    "Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people's land."
    Psalms 97:7
    All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!
  8. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:43
    "Rejoice with him, O heavens; bow down to him, all gods, for he avenges the blood of his children and takes vengeance on his adversaries. He repays those who hate him and cleanses his people's land."
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 104:4
    He makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 104:4
    He makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire.
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 45:6 - 7
    Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness.
  12. Cross References
    Psalms 45:6 - 7
    Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness.
  13. Cross References
    Isaiah 61:1
    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
  14. Cross References
    Isaiah 61:3
    To grant to those who mourn in Zion - to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he may be glorified.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 102:25 - 27
    Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
  16. Cross References
    Psalms 102:25 - 27
    Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
  17. Cross References
    Hebrews 13:8
    Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
  18. Cross References
    Psalms 110:1
    The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
  19. Cross References
    Hebrews 10:13
    Waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet.
  20. Cross References
    Psalms 110:1
    The Lord says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.
  21. Cross References
    Genesis 19:16
    But he lingered. So the men seized him and his ...
    Genesis 28:12
    And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder ...
    Genesis 32:1 - 2
    Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God me...
    Judges 6:11
    Now the angel of the Lord came and sat under th...
    Judges 13:3
    And the angel of the Lord appeared to the woman...
    Psalms 34:7
    The angel of the Lord encamps around those who ...
    Psalms 91:11
    For he will command his angels concerning you t...
    Psalms 103:20 - 21
    Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty on...
    Daniel 3:28
    Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, "Blessed be t...
    Daniel 6:22
    My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouth...
    Daniel 10:11
    And he said to me, "O Daniel, man greatly loved...
    Matthew 18:10
    See that you do not despise one of these little...
  22. Cross References
    Matthew 25:34
    Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
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