10 pairs
Hebrews 10:1 speaks of the law as a shadow of good things to come, which is echoed in Colossians 2:17 where Paul describes the law as a shadow of things to come, with the substance belonging to Christ.
Thematic focusLaw, Shadow, Fulfillment in Christ.
Hebrews 10:4 states that it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins, which is supported by Psalm 40:6-8 where God desires obedience over sacrifice, pointing to the insufficiency of animal sacrifices.
Thematic focusSacrifice, Obedience, Insufficiency of Animal Sacrifices.
Hebrews 10:10 speaks of being sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all, which is paralleled in Hebrews 7:27 where it is stated that Jesus offered Himself once for all, unlike the daily sacrifices of the priests.
Thematic focusSanctification, Once for All Sacrifice, Jesus' Priesthood.
Hebrews 10:14 emphasizes that by one offering, Jesus has perfected forever those who are sanctified, which is related to Hebrews 9:12 where it is stated that Jesus entered the holy place once for all, obtaining eternal redemption.
Thematic focusPerfection, Eternal Redemption, Jesus' Sacrifice.
Hebrews 10:16 quotes Jeremiah 31:33, where God promises to write His laws on the hearts of His people, signifying the new covenant established through Christ.
Thematic focusNew Covenant, Law on Hearts, God's Promise.
Hebrews 10:19-20 speaks of having confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, through the new and living way opened through the veil, which is paralleled by Matthew 27:51 where the temple veil is torn at Jesus' death, symbolizing access to God.
Thematic focusAccess to God, Jesus' Sacrifice, New Way.
Hebrews 10:23 encourages holding fast to the confession of hope because God is faithful, which is echoed in 1 Thessalonians 5:24 where it is affirmed that He who calls is faithful.
Thematic focusFaithfulness of God, Hope, Perseverance.
Hebrews 10:25 warns against neglecting to meet together, which is exemplified in Acts 2:42 where the early church is described as devoted to fellowship and breaking of bread.
Thematic focusFellowship, Community, Church Gathering.
Hebrews 10:31 states it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, which is reminiscent of Deuteronomy 32:35 where God declares vengeance and recompense.
Thematic focusJudgment, Fear of God, Vengeance.
Hebrews 10:38 quotes Habakkuk 2:4, 'the righteous shall live by faith,' emphasizing the necessity of faith for righteousness.
Thematic focusFaith, Righteousness, Living by Faith.