Parallel Verses English Standard Version For we have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original confidence firm to the end. King James Bible For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; American Standard Version for we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end: Douay-Rheims Bible For we are made partakers of Christ: yet so, if we hold the beginning of his substance firm unto the end. English Revised Version for we are become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end: Webster's Bible Translation For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end; Weymouth New Testament For we have, all alike, become sharers with Christ, if we really hold our first confidence firm to the End; Hebrews 3:14 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesWe are made partakers of Christ (μέτοχοι γὰρ τοῦ Χριστοῦ γεγόναμεν) Rend. we are become fellows with Christ. For fellows see Luke 5:7; Hebrews 1:9. It marks even a closer relation than "brethren." See Luke 22:30; Romans 8:17; Revelation 3:21. Beginning of our confidence (τὴν ἀρχὴν τῆς ὑποστάσεως) The believing confidence with which we began our Christian life. For ὑπόστασις confidence see on Hebrews 1:3. The Greek fathers render substance; that in virtue of which we are believers. Unto the end (μέχρι τέλους) Better, the consummation. It is more than mere termination. It is the point into which the whole life of faith finally gathers itself up. See Romans 6:21; 2 Corinthians 11:15; Philippians 3:19; Hebrews 6:8; 1 Peter 1:9. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge we are. 1 Corinthians 9:23 And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you. if. See on ver. Hebrews 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we... Cross References Deuteronomy 1:35 Not one of these men of this evil generation shall see the good land that I swore to give to your fathers, Romans 11:22 Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God's kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. Hebrews 3:6 but Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Jump to Previous Alike Assurance Beginning Christ Companions Confidence End Faith Fast Firm Firmly First Hold Indeed Partakers Really Share Sharers Start Steadfast Stedfast SubstanceJump to Next Alike Assurance Beginning Christ Companions Confidence End Faith Fast Firm Firmly First Hold Indeed Partakers Really Share Sharers Start Steadfast Stedfast SubstanceLinks Hebrews 3:14 NIVHebrews 3:14 NLT Hebrews 3:14 ESV Hebrews 3:14 NASB Hebrews 3:14 KJV Hebrews 3:14 Bible Apps Hebrews 3:14 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 3:14 Chinese Bible Hebrews 3:14 French Bible Hebrews 3:14 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |