Hebrews 9:27
Hebrews 9:27 in Multiple Translations
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this cometh judgment;
And because by God's law death comes to men once, and after that they are judged;
Just as human beings die only once, and then are judged,
And as it is appointed vnto men that they shall once die, and after that commeth the iudgement:
and as it is laid up to men once to die, and after this — judgment,
Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment,
And as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this the judgment:
All people must die once, and after that God will judge them for their sins.
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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 9:27
Study Notes — Hebrews 9:27
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- Hebrews 9:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 9:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 9:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
- Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 9:27
- Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 9:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
- Sermons on Hebrews 9:27
Context — Redemption through His Blood
27Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,
28so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Corinthians 5:10 | For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. |
| 2 | Ecclesiastes 12:7 | before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it. |
| 3 | Ecclesiastes 12:14 | For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil. |
| 4 | Acts 17:31 | For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 14:14 | For surely we will die and be like water poured out on the ground, which cannot be recovered. Yet God does not take away a life; but He devises ways that the banished one may not be cast out from Him. |
| 6 | John 5:26–29 | For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself. And He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. |
| 7 | Ecclesiastes 9:5 | For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten. |
| 8 | Jude 1:15 | to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.” |
| 9 | 2 Timothy 4:1 | I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: |
| 10 | Matthew 25:31–46 | When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’ And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” |
Hebrews 9:27 Summary
[Hebrews 9:27 teaches us that every person will die once and then face judgment, which means that we will all give an account of our lives to God. This emphasizes the importance of being prepared to meet God, and we can do this by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross for our sins (John 3:16). By trusting in Jesus, we can have confidence that we will be able to stand before God's judgment seat without fear, as mentioned in 1 John 4:17-18. We should use our time on earth to honor God and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to face judgment after death?
According to Hebrews 9:27, every person will face judgment after they die, which emphasizes the importance of being prepared to meet God, as seen in Romans 14:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:10.
Is this judgment only for believers or for everyone?
The Bible teaches that everyone will face judgment, as stated in Hebrews 9:27, and this judgment will be based on our deeds, as mentioned in Revelation 20:12-13 and Ecclesiastes 12:14.
How can we be prepared for this judgment?
To be prepared for judgment, we must put our faith in Jesus Christ, who bore our sins on the cross, as explained in John 3:16 and 1 Peter 2:24, and live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10 and 1 Thessalonians 2:12.
Will this judgment be fair?
Yes, God's judgment will be perfectly fair, as He is a just and righteous God, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalm 119:137, and He will judge each person according to their deeds and the opportunities they had to know Him, as mentioned in Romans 2:6-11 and Acts 17:30-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things I can do to prepare myself for the judgment that is to come, and how can I use my time on earth to honor God?
- In what ways can I use the fact that I will face judgment after I die to motivate me to live a life that is pleasing to God, and what changes can I make in my daily life to reflect this?
- How can I share the message of salvation with others, so they can also be prepared to face God's judgment, and what role can I play in helping others to know Jesus Christ?
- What are some things that I can do to 'store up treasures in heaven', as mentioned in Matthew 6:20, and how can I use my resources to further God's kingdom?
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 9:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 9:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 9:27
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 9:27
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 9:27
Sermons on Hebrews 9:27
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"A Million Roads Into Hell" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the eternal consequences of not choosing salvation through Jesus Christ, highlighting the stark contrast between the eternal joy of heaven and the despair of |
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(1 Peter - Part 29): False Teaching on Obscure Teaching by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of salvation and the role of baptism in it. He emphasizes that very few people were saved in the past, highlighting the importanc |
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The Best Is Yet to Come by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, Peter emphasizes the theme of glory and the wonderful future that awaits Christians. He highlights the importance of serving and being faithful in one's role within |
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Between Death and Resurrection - Part 2 by David Pawson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of regret and the certainty of the afterlife. He emphasizes that once a person is in the prison of death, there is no going back |
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When Skeletons Come Out of Closets by John R. Rice | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the theme of sin and judgment. He quotes Galatians 6:7-8, warning that sin must be punished and that it does not pay off. He also mentions t |
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So Great Salvation by Martyn-Lloyd Jones | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the first four verses of Hebrews chapter 2. He emphasizes the importance of paying close attention to the word of God and not letting it sli |
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If You Faced Death Right Now by Keith Daniel | Keith Daniel emphasizes the urgency of being prepared to meet God, reflecting on the reality of death and judgment as outlined in Hebrews 9:27 and Revelation 20:11-15. He shares pe |







