Hebrews 13:14

Translations

Modern

For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

Traditional

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Literal

For here we do not have an abiding city, but we are seeking for the one about to be.

Latin

Non enim habemus hic manentem civitatem, sed futuram inquirimus.

Original

Greek

English

For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

Notes

Hebrews 13:14

Like Abraham's family (Hebrews 11:9–16), we do not see this world as our permanent home. We are waiting for our future home, the heavenly city of Jerusalem (12:22).

Hebrews 13:7–19

This middle part of chapter 13 is framed by mentions of the community's leaders (13:7, 17–19). Rabbis often used a technique called inclusio, where similar words or phrases mark the start and end of a section, like a subheading in a modern book. This part suggests there were several challenges in the church that the book of Hebrews originally addressed.

Theme notes and profiles

Altars The Promise of a Second Exodus

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But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 3:1–3
Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Hebrews 11:12–16
And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
2 Peter 3:13–14
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
Ephesians 2:19
Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,
2 Corinthians 4:17–5:8
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
Micah 2:10
Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction—a grievous destruction!
Hebrews 11:9–10
By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.
Hebrews 4:9
There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God.
1 Corinthians 7:29
What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;
1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the

Topics

Being a Pilgrim Cities: Figurative Cities: Perishable Nature of Death: Preparation For Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God: Includes Seeking: The City Which God Has Prepared

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