Hebrews 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 13

1 Let brotherly love abide.

2 Do not forget hospitality, for by this some unknowingly took in angels as guests.

3 Be mindful of the prisoners, as having been bound with them; of the ones ill-treated, as also being in the body yourselves.

4 Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but God will judge fornicators and adulterers.

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Chapter Summary

1 Diverse admonitions, as to charity, 5 to avoid covetousness, 15 to confess Christ.

Key Greek Words

φιλαδελφία brotherly love G5360
θυσία sacrifice (of praise) G2378
αἷμα blood G129
διαθήκη covenant G1242
ποιμήν shepherd G4166
χάρις grace G5485

People & Context

Jesus Christ

The same yesterday, today, and forever; suffered outside the gate to sanctify the people by His blood [13:8,12]

God

The God of Peace who raised the great Shepherd and is well pleased with sacrifices of doing good [13:16,20-21]

Timothy

The brother now set free; the writer hopes to visit the readers together with him [13:23]

Timeline

Practical Instructions for Living

Let brotherly love continue. Show hospitality — some entertained angels unknowingly. Remember prisoners and the mistreated. Marriage is honorable. Live without money-loving, being satisfied, for God will never leave nor forsake.

Hebrews 13:1-6
Jesus Christ the Same Forever

Remember your leaders who spoke God's Word and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried away by strange doctrines; the heart should be confirmed by grace, not foods.

Hebrews 13:7-9
Go Forth Outside the Camp

Believers have an altar from which tabernacle servants cannot eat. As animals whose blood was brought into the Holy of Holies were burned outside the camp, Jesus suffered outside the gate to sanctify the people by His own blood. Believers should go forth to Him bearing His reproach.

Hebrews 13:10-14

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