Hebrews 13:22

Modern

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

Traditional

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Literal

Now I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have also written to you by few words.

Latin

Rogo autem vos fratres, ut sufferatis verbum solatii. Etenim perpaucis scripsi vobis.

Greek

English

I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

This short encouragement likely shows that Hebrews was a sermon (compare with the same term in Acts 13:14–15, translated as "encouragement").

Theme notes and profiles

Hebrews 3:1
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
2 Corinthians 6:1
As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
Galatians 6:11
See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Hebrews 10:19–39
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
Hebrews 12:1–2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
Hebrews 13:1–3
Continue in brotherly love.
Hebrews 12:12–16
Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
Philemon 1:8–9
So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,
Hebrews 3:12–13
See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.