Hebrews 13:18

Translations

Modern

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Traditional

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Literal

Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves well in all things.

Latin

Orate pro nobis: confidimus enim quia bonam conscientiam habemus in omnibus bene volentes conversari.

Original

Greek

English

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Notes

Hebrews 13:18–19

Pray for us: The author requests prayers for himself using the "authorial plural" (a literary device where the author uses "we" instead of "I") (see also 5:11; 6:9).
we have a clear conscience: Compare with 2 Corinthians 1:11 –12; 4:2.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brothers, pray for us as well.
2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
1 Timothy 1:5
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
Colossians 4:3
…as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
Romans 15:30
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
Acts 24:16
In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
1 Peter 3:16
…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:12
Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
1 Peter 2:12
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
Acts 23:1
Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
Ephesians 6:19–20
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Glossary

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

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Interceding for Others Christian Minister: Duties of the Church To Christian Minister: Prayer For, Enjoined Conscience of Saints, Pure and Good Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Honor Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Intercession of Man with God Intercession: Solicited by Paul, of the Congregations Intercessory Prayer: Seek an Interest In Ministers: Their People are Bound, to Pray for Them Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul The Conscience

Hebrews 13:18

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