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Hebrews 1–6
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Watch videos from Gospel scholars and teachers to learn more about these New Testament passages. Scripture Central produces weekly videos from Tyler Griffin, Taylor Halverson, Clint Mortenson, John Hilton III, and Lynne Hilton Wilson.
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Commentary
The New Testament Minute is a commentary series made especially for the free ScripturePlus app, which features insights from New Testament scholars. many of the insights in the New Testament Minute are gleaned from the BYU New Testament Commentary series. Lynne Hilton Wilson has written a commentary to supplement her New Testament video series.
Reading Plan
Structure your personal scripture study by following a 15-minute, day-by-day plan. Each day's assignment includes the required scripture passages from the Come, Follow Me curriculum, as well as suggestions for additional resources to bring context and understanding to your study. For the best experience, use our Reading Plan in the free ScripturePlus app! You can track your progress and have access to the best resources.
Monday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 1:10
- Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14
- Video: BibleProject - Book of Hebrews Summary: A Complete Animated Overview
- Commentary: Introduction to the Epistle to the Hebrews
- Commentary: Hebrews 1:1–4
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Hebrews 1:5–14
Tuesday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 2:9
- Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-13
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:1–4
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:5–9
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:10
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:11
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:12-13
Wednesday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 2:17
- Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18
- Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6
- Commentary: Hebrews 2:14-18
- Commentary: Hebrews 3:1–6
Thursday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 4:12
- Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19
- Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13
- Commentary: Hebrews 3:7–19
- Commentary: Hebrews 4: Overview
- Commentary: Hebrews 4:1–3
- Commentary: Hebrews 4:3–11
- Commentary: Hebrews 4:12–13
Friday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 4:16
- Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16
- Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10
- Video: Messages of Christ - Jesus Christ the Great High Priest
- Commentary: Hebrews 4:14–16
- Commentary: Hebrews 5: Overview
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Additional Study:
- Commentary: Hebrews 5:1–10
Saturday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 5:13-14
- Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14
- Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8
- Commentary: Hebrews 5:11–14
- Commentary: Hebrews 6: Overview
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:1–3
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:4–8
Sunday
- Verse of the Day: Hebrews 6:19-20
- Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:9
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:10
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:11
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:12
- Commentary: Hebrews 6:13–20
Joseph Smith Translation Variants
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Hebrews 1
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(6–7) And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. |
(6–7) And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him who maketh his ministersasa flame of fire. And of the angels he saith, Angels are ministering spirits.
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Hebrews 2
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JST |
(16) For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. |
(16) For verily he took not on him the likeness of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. |
Hebrews 3
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JST |
(3) For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. |
(3) For he was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house. |
Hebrews 4
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JST |
(2) For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. |
(2) For unto us was the rest preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. |
(3) For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world. |
(3) For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they harden their hearts they shall not enter unto my rest. Also I have sworn, if they will not harden their hearts they shall enter into my rest, although the works of God were prepared (or finished) from the foundation of the world. |
(5) And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. |
(5) And in this place again, If they harden not their hearts they shall enter into my rest. |
(12) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
(12) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of body and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
Hebrews 5
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JST |
(7–8) Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; |
(7–8) [The New Testament Revision Manuscript 2 contains this note: Note—The 7th and 8th verses of this chapter are a parenthesis alluding to Melchisedec and not to Christ.] |
Hebrews 6
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(1) Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, |
(1) Therefore, not leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, |
(2) Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
(2) Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
(3) And this will we do, if God permit. |
(3) And we will go on unto perfection if God permit. |
(4) For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, |
(4) For he hath made it impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, |
(6) If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. |
(6) If they shall fall away to be renewed again unto repentance, seeing they crucify unto themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. |
(7) For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: |
(7) For the day cometh that the earth—which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them who dwell thereon, by whom it is dressed, who now receive blessings from God—shall be cleansed with fire. |
(8) But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. |
(8) For that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing. Therefore, they who bring not forth good fruits shall be cast into the fire, for their end is to be burned. |
(9) But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. |
(9) But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. |
(10) For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. |
(10) For God is not unrighteous, therefore he will not forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. |
Reading Resources
Hebrews 1–6
Lynne Hilton Wilson, "Hebrews 1-6," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.
John Hilton III. "Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ." Religious Educator, 20 (3): 133-153 (2019).
Authorship and Themes:
- Lincoln H. Blumell, Frank F. Judd Jr., and George A. Pierce, “Hebrews and the General Epistles: Hebrews, James, 1-2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude,” in New Testament History, Culture, and Society: A Background to the Texts of the New Testament, ed. Lincoln H. Blumell (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2019), 446-465.
- Terrence L. Szink, “Authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews” in How the New Testament Came to Be: The Thirty-fifth Annual Sidney B. Sperry Symposium, ed. Kent P. Jackson and Frank F. Judd Jr. (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2006), 243–259.
“Jesus Christ Is ‘the Express Image’ of Heavenly Father”
- Margaret Barker, “The Lord is One,” BYU Studies 56, no. 1.
- Craig J. Ostler, “The Divine Nature of Jesus Christ during Mortality,” in Jesus Christ: Son of God, Savior, ed. Paul H. Peterson, Gary L. Hatch, and Laura D. Card (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2002), 207–24.
- Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Grandeur of God,” General Conference October 2003.
“Jesus Christ Suffered Temptation and Infirmities so that He Can Understand and Help Me”
- Elder Bruce C. and Marie K. Hafen, “‘Fear Not I Am With Thee’: The Redeeming, Strengthening, and Perfect Blessings of Christ's Atonement,” Religious Educator 16, no.1 (2015): 10–31.
- Gene R. Cook, “The Love of God: Suffering Tribulation in the Redeemer’s Name,” BYU Speeches February 2005.
- Jeffrey R. Holland and Patricia T. Holland, “The Inconvenient Messiah,” BYU Speeches February 1982.
Harden Not Your Heart
- Gaye Strathearn, “Let Us Therefore Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace,” BYU Women’s Conferences May 2014.