Hebrews 13:16

Translations

Modern

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Traditional

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Literal

And do not be forgetful of doing good and of sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Latin

Beneficentiæ autem et communionis nolite oblivisci: talibus enim hostiis promeretur Deus.

Original

Greek

English

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

Notes

Hebrews 13:16

Doing good and helping those in need are basic Christian sacrifices (Hebrews 6:10; 10:24, 34; 13:1 –3). These actions define life in the Christian community.

Hebrews 13:15–16

Because of Jesus and his decisive and sacrificial work for us, Christians still have sacrifices to offer to God. These sacrifices are praise and obedience. Christ ended the old covenant sacrifices when he gave himself as the final sacrifice (Hebrews 7:27–28; 8:13; 9:11 –14; 10:11 –14). Now these spiritual sacrifices are the ones that please God.

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.

Related verses

2 Thessalonians 3:13
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Hebrews 13:1–2
Continue in brotherly love.
1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Ephesians 4:28
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
2 Corinthians 9:12–13
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Matthew 25:35–40
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,
Luke 18:22
On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Glossary

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

Topics

Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Doing for Others Helping Others Helping the Needy Helping Those in Need Hoarding Individuality Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: Pleasing to God Obedience: Enjoined Sacrifice Sacrifice Yourself Sacrifices: Benevolence Selfish Ambitions Sharing Sharing with Others The Poor: They Who in Faith, Believe: Have the Favour of God Volunteer Work

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