Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

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New International Version
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

New Living Translation
But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident in our hope in Christ.

English Standard Version
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.

Berean Standard Bible
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

Berean Literal Bible
but Christ as the Son over His house, whose house we are, if indeed we should hold our confidence and the boast of our hope.

King James Bible
But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

New King James Version
but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.

New American Standard Bible
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the boast of our hope.

NASB 1995
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house— whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.

NASB 1977
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end.

Legacy Standard Bible
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope.

Amplified Bible
but Christ is faithful as a Son over His [Father’s] house. And we are His house if we hold fast our confidence and sense of triumph in our hope [in Christ].

Christian Standard Bible
But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household. And we are that household if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope.

American Standard Version
but Christ as a son, over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast our boldness and the glorying of our hope firm unto the end.

Contemporary English Version
But Christ is the Son in charge of God's people. And we are those people, if we keep on being brave and don't lose hope.

English Revised Version
but Christ as a son, over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast our boldness and the glorying of our hope firm unto the end.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Christ is a faithful son in charge of God's household. We are his household if we continue to have courage and to be proud of the confidence we have.

Good News Translation
But Christ is faithful as the Son in charge of God's house. We are his house if we keep up our courage and our confidence in what we hope for.

International Standard Version
but the Messiah was faithful as the Son in charge of God's household, and we are his household if we hold on to our courage and the hope in which we rejoice.

Majority Standard Bible
But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to the end our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

NET Bible
But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.

New Heart English Bible
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house; whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope.

Webster's Bible Translation
But Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence, and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.

Weymouth New Testament
but Christ was faithful as a Son having authority over God's house, and we are that house, if we hold firm to the End the boldness and the hope which we boast of as ours.

World English Bible
but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house. We are his house, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
but Christ, as a Son over His house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and the rejoicing of the hope to the end.

Berean Literal Bible
but Christ as the Son over His house, whose house we are, if indeed we should hold our confidence and the boast of our hope.

Young's Literal Translation
and Christ, as a Son over his house, whose house are we, if the boldness and the rejoicing of the hope unto the end we hold fast.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Christ as a son over his house: whose house are we, if we should hold freedom of speech and the boast of hope firm to the end.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Christ as the Son in his own house: which house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and glory of hope unto the end.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, Christ is like a Son in his own house. We are that house, if we firmly retain the faithfulness and the glory of hope, even unto the end.

New American Bible
but Christ was faithful as a son placed over his house. We are his house, if [only] we hold fast to our confidence and pride in our hope.

New Revised Standard Version
Christ, however, was faithful over God’s house as a son, and we are his house if we hold firm the confidence and the pride that belong to hope.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But Christ, as a son, over his own house, whose house we are, if to the end we hold fast with confidence to the glory of his hope.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But The Messiah as The Son over his house; and we are his house, if we will hold the confidence and the pride of his Gospel until the end;

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
but Christ, as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold the confidence and the joy of our hope firm to the end.

Godbey New Testament
but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.

Haweis New Testament
but Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.

Mace New Testament
but Christ govern'd his own house in quality of son and heir, and 'tis we that are his house, provided we stedfastly persevere unto the end in the publick profession of that hope, in virtue of which we glory.

Weymouth New Testament
but Christ was faithful as a Son having authority over God's house, and we are that house, if we hold firm to the End the boldness and the hope which we boast of as ours.

Worrell New Testament
but Christ as a Son over His own house; Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.

Worsley New Testament
but Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we maintain the free profession and exultation of hope firm unto the end.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jesus Our Apostle and High Priest
…5Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. 6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. 7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,…

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Cross References

Ephesians 2:19-22
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, / built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. ...

1 Peter 2:4-5
As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight, / you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? / If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

1 Timothy 3:15
in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Corinthians 6:19
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

2 Corinthians 6:16
What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”

Romans 8:14-17
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. / For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” / The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ...

Galatians 4:6-7
And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” / So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

John 14:2-3
In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

Revelation 3:12
The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.

Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.

Colossians 1:23
if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

1 John 3:1-2
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

1 John 2:28
And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

1 Peter 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, / who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

Treasury of Scripture

But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.

as.

Hebrews 1:2
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

Hebrews 4:14
Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

Psalm 2:6,7,12
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion…

whose.

Hebrews 3:2,3
Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house…

Matthew 16:18
And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

1 Corinthians 3:16
Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

if.

Hebrews 3:14
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Hebrews 4:11
Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.

Hebrews 6:11
And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:

rejoicing.

Romans 5:2
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 15:13
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

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Hebrews 3

1. Christ is more worthy than Moses;
7. therefore if we believe not in him, we shall be more worthy punishment than hardhearted Israel.

Berean Study Bible

But Christ is faithful
The phrase "But Christ is faithful" sets a contrast with Moses, who was a servant in God's house. The Greek word for "faithful" is "pistos," which conveys reliability and trustworthiness. In the context of the New Testament, this faithfulness is not just a passive attribute but an active, ongoing commitment to God's will. Christ's faithfulness is foundational to the Christian faith, as it assures believers of His unchanging nature and His fulfillment of God's promises.

as the Son
The term "Son" here is significant, emphasizing the unique relationship between Jesus and God the Father. Unlike Moses, who was a servant, Jesus is the Son, indicating a position of authority and inheritance. The Greek word "huios" is used, which denotes not just a child but an heir, one who possesses the rights and privileges of the family. This highlights the superiority of Christ over all previous messengers and leaders in the biblical narrative.

over God’s house
"Over God’s house" signifies Christ's authority and leadership. The "house" refers to the people of God, the community of believers. In the Old Testament, the house of God was often associated with the temple or the tabernacle, but in the New Testament, it represents the spiritual community. Christ's role "over" the house indicates His supreme authority and care for His people, guiding and protecting them as a shepherd over his flock.

And we are His house
This phrase identifies believers as the dwelling place of God. The Greek word "oikos" for "house" implies a household or family, suggesting intimacy and belonging. This is a profound truth that believers are not just followers but are integrally part of God's family, His spiritual house. This concept is echoed in other New Testament writings, such as 1 Peter 2:5, where believers are described as living stones being built into a spiritual house.

if we hold firmly
The conditional "if" introduces a requirement for believers. The Greek word "katecho" means to hold fast or retain. This implies perseverance and steadfastness in faith. The Christian journey is not passive; it requires active engagement and commitment to the truths of the Gospel. Holding firmly is a call to remain steadfast in the face of trials and temptations, reflecting the perseverance of the saints.

to our confidence
"Confidence" here is translated from the Greek word "parrhesia," which means boldness or assurance. This confidence is not self-derived but is rooted in the work and person of Christ. It is the assurance of salvation and the boldness to approach God, knowing that we are accepted and loved. This confidence is a hallmark of the Christian faith, enabling believers to live boldly and witness courageously.

and the hope of which we boast
The "hope" mentioned is the confident expectation of what God has promised. The Greek word "elpis" for hope is not wishful thinking but a firm assurance based on God's faithfulness. "Boast" translates from "kauchema," which means to glory or take pride in. This boasting is not in human achievement but in the hope and promises of God. It is a declaration of trust in God's future fulfillment of His promises, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(6) But Christ as a son over his own house.--Rather, over His house. Throughout this passage (Hebrews 3:2; Hebrews 3:5-6) "His house" must be taken in the sense of the quotation, as the house of God. Whereas Moses was faithful as a servant in this house of God, Christ was faithful as a son set over His Father's house. The antithesis is complete: the one is a servant for witness, the other a Son having a natural right to rule. The concluding words in Hebrews 3:5 have no formal answer here, but the contrast is not the less distinctly expressed. The name Christ (which here occurs for the first time) is in this Epistle never a mere name: it contains implicitly the thought that all that to which Moses bore witness has reached its fulfilment now. Christ has come: God's house, formerly typified by Israel, is now manifested as it really is, containing all "sons" whom God leads to glory (Hebrews 2:10). The terms applied by constant usage to the one nation are thus successively enlarged: the "seed of Abraham" (Hebrews 2:16), "the people" (Hebrews 2:17), the "house of God" (see Hebrews 10:21). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Christ [is faithful]
Χριστὸς (Christos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

[the] Son
υἱὸς (huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

over
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

[God’s]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

house.
οἶκον (oikon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.

[And] we
ἡμεῖς (hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

are
ἐσμεν (esmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[His]
οὗ (hou)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

house,
οἶκός (oikos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family.

if
ἐὰν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

we hold firmly
κατάσχωμεν (kataschōmen)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2722: From kata and echo; to hold down, in various applications.

to [our]
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

confidence
παρρησίαν (parrēsian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3954: From pas and a derivative of rheo; all out-spokenness, i.e. Frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hope
ἐλπίδος (elpidos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1680: Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence.

[of which]
τῆς (tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

we boast.
καύχημα (kauchēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2745: A boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). From kauchaomai; a boast in a good or a bad sense.

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NT Letters: Hebrews 3:6 But Christ is faithful as a Son (Heb. He. Hb)