Hebrews 13:8

Translations

Modern

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Traditional

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Literal

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and to the ages.

Latin

Jesus Christus heri, et hodie: ipse et in sæcula.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Notes

Hebrews 13:8

Even though the community faced new challenges, Jesus Christ remains the same, and his good news does not change.
yesterday: Jesus was the Father's agent in creation (Hebrews 1:2, 10).
today: Jesus sits at the Father's right hand (1:13; 7:26 –28; 10:12). He will rule the universe forever (1:8, 10 –12).

Hebrews 13:7–19

This middle part of chapter 13 is framed by mentions of the community's leaders (13:7, 17–19). Rabbis often used a technique called inclusio, where similar words or phrases mark the start and end of a section, like a subheading in a modern book. This part suggests there were several challenges in the church that the book of Hebrews originally addressed.

Related verses

Malachi 3:6
“Because I, the LORD, do not change, you descendants of Jacob have not been destroyed.
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
Revelation 1:8
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.
Hebrews 1:12
You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed; but You remain the same, and Your years will never end.”
Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Psalm 102:27–28
But You remain the same, and Your years will never end.
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Isaiah 41:4
Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.”
Psalm 90:4
For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes, or a watch of the night.
Revelation 1:17–18
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Revelation 1:4
John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Being and Attributes of Hebrews, Letter to the Priesthood

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Availability Being An Encourager Being Consistent Being Positive Black Magic Bondage Breaking Up Celebrating Pagan Holidays Change Character of God Christ is God: As Unchangeable Christ-Centered Come to Jesus Confusion Defeat Feeling Guilty Following God Fortitude God's Character Healing Power Healing the Sick Jesus with Us Now Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Jesus, the Christ: Unchangeable Metaphysics Mistakes Needing God Paying a Late Tithe Praising the Lord Presidents Putting Jesus First Putting the Past Behind The Changing of Seasons The Seasons Changing Today True Religion Trusting Trusting in God Turning it over to God

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