Hebrews: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Hebrews one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About HebrewsPermalink

Hebrews shows the superiority of Christ as Son, priest, sacrifice, and mediator, calling weary believers to endure in faith.

Testament

New Testament

Genre

Sermon / epistle

Chapters

13

Chapter index

Hebrews, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Christ greaterPermalink

Hebrews 1–7 · Jesus is greater than angels, Moses, and the old priesthood

• Chapter 1 →
• Chapter 2 →
• Chapter 3 →
• Chapter 4 →
• Chapter 5 →
• Chapter 6 →
• Chapter 7 →

02

Better covenantPermalink

Hebrews 8–10 · Jesus’ sacrifice brings access and assurance

• Chapter 8 →
• Chapter 9 →
• Chapter 10 →

03

Enduring faithPermalink

Hebrews 11–13 · Faith, discipline, worship, and perseverance

• Chapter 11 →
• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →

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