📖 Hebrews — Chapter 13 (KJV)
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Red lettering identifies words spoken by Jesus; it is an editorial reading aid. Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Hebrews 13:1 RLet brotherly love continue.
Hebrews 13:2 Be Rnot forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Hebrews 13:3 Remember Rthem that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
Hebrews 13:4 RMarriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Hebrews 13:5 Let your Rconversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Hebrews 13:6 So that we may Rboldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Hebrews 13:7 Remember them Rwhich have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Hebrews 13:8 RJesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Hebrews 13:9 Be not Rcarried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
Hebrews 13:10 We have Ran altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
Hebrews 13:11 For Rthe bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.
Hebrews 13:12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might Rsanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Hebrews 13:13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
Hebrews 13:14 RFor here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
Hebrews 13:15 By Rhim therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
Hebrews 13:16 But Rto do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13:17 RObey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:18 RPray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Hebrews 13:19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, Rthat I may be restored to you the sooner.
Hebrews 13:20 Now Rthe God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
Hebrews 13:21 RMake you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Hebrews 13:22 And I beseech you, brethren, Rsuffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our Rbrother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Hebrews 13:24 Salute all them that have Rthe rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Hebrews 13:25 RGrace be with you all. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 13:1–6 — Brotherly love and contentment
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Hospitality, remembrance of prisoners, faithful marriage, and contentment are joined with trust in God's presence and help.
Key Truth: Let practical love and contentment shape daily life.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Let brotherly ____ continue.” (Hebrews 13:1)
Find it in Hebrews 13:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers …” (Hebrews 13:4)
Find it in Hebrews 13:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not ____ what man shall do unto me.” (Hebrews 13:6)
Find it in Hebrews 13:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 13:7–16 — Faithful teaching and sacrifices of praise
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The writer recalls leaders' faith, Christ's constancy, and the call to go to him, offering praise and generous sharing.
Key Truth: Offer praise through words and practical generosity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ them which have the rule over you, who have spoken …” (Hebrews 13:7)
Find it in Hebrews 13:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his …” (Hebrews 13:12)
Find it in Hebrews 13:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But to do ____ and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God …” (Hebrews 13:16)
Find it in Hebrews 13:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 13:17–25 — Prayer, faithful oversight, and final blessing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The letter closes with responsibility toward leaders, prayer, the God of peace's equipping work, news, and greetings.
Key Truth: Seek God's equipping for every good work.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… that must give account, that they may do it with ____ , and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for …” (Hebrews 13:17)
Find it in Hebrews 13:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ you perfect in every good work to do his will, …” (Hebrews 13:21)
Find it in Hebrews 13:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ be with you all. Amen.” (Hebrews 13:25)
Find it in Hebrews 13:25 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 118:6 — The chapter cites confidence in the Lord as helper.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What act of hospitality, remembrance, or generosity can you practice today?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 13:1–6 (Brotherly love and contentment) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 13:7–16 (Faithful teaching and sacrifices of praise) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 13:17–25 (Prayer, faithful oversight, and final blessing) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What constancy is affirmed of Jesus Christ?
5. What actions are named as sacrifices pleasing to God?
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