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Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:25 · Berean Standard Bible
Parallel translations
  • WEB not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as you see the Day approaching.
  • KJV Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
  • NKJV not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
  • NASB not abandoning our own meeting together, as is the habit of some people, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
  • NLT And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

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Quick answer

We must not neglect meeting together but encourage one another all the more as the Day approaches. Christian fellowship is essential, especially as Christ's return nears.

Overview

The author warns against abandoning corporate gathering, as some were doing, and urges mutual encouragement. The approaching 'Day', the day of Christ's return and judgment, gives added urgency. Believers need one another's exhortation to endure, making faithful assembly a vital means of perseverance.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 28

  • Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
  • 1 Th 5:11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
  • Matt 18:20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
  • Heb 3:13But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
  • Heb 10:24And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.
  • 1 Cor 5:4When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,
  • 1 Th 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
  • Acts 20:7On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Since Paul was ready to leave the next day, he talked to them and kept on speaking until midnight.
  • Acts 2:1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
  • Rom 13:11–13And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
  • 1 Cor 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
  • 1 Cor 11:17–18In the following instructions I have no praise to offer, because your gatherings do more harm than good.
  • Rom 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
  • Acts 1:13–14When they arrived, they went to the upper room where they were staying: Peter and John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James.
  • 2 Pet 3:9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
  • Jas 5:8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
  • Phil 4:5Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near.
  • 1 Cor 14:23So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
  • Matt 24:33–34So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.
  • John 20:19–29It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
  • 2 Pet 3:14Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
  • Jude 1:19These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.
  • 2 Pet 3:11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
  • 1 Pet 4:7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
  • Mark 13:29–30So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
  • 1 Cor 11:20Now then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat.
  • 1 Cor 3:13his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
  • Acts 16:16One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl with a spirit of divination, who earned a large income for her masters by fortune-telling.

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Christ at the center

Hebrews is sustained worship of Christ: better than angels, Moses, and the priests; the great High Priest after Melchizedek who by one sacrifice perfects forever those he saves.

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