Hebrews 13:21

Translations

Modern

…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Traditional

Make 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.

Literal

…equip you in everything good in order to do His will, doing in us that which is well pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen.

Latin

…aptet vos in omni bono, ut faciatis ejus voluntatem: faciens in vobis quod placeat coram se per Jesum Christum: cui est gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

Original

Greek

English

…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Notes

Hebrews 13:20–21

Benedictions, or closing blessings, were an important part of letters, speeches, and sermons. The author of Hebrews includes many of the book’s main themes in his benediction.
The image of our Lord Jesus as the great Shepherd of the sheep (see Psalm 23) shows God's care and protection for his people (see also John 10:11–18; 1 Peter 2:25) and connects it to an eternal covenant.

Theme notes and profiles

Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings The Priestly Blessing

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For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
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…encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.
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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
1 Peter 5:10–11
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
1 Peter 2:5
…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:18
And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 1:11
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
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And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

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

Topics

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Hebrews 13:21

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