Hebrews 13:5

Translations

Modern

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Traditional

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Literal

…your manner of life let be without love of money, being satisfied with the present; for He Himself has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Latin

Sint mores sine avaritia, contenti præsentibus: ipse enim dixit: Non te deseram, neque derelinquam:

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English

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

Notes

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your lives free from the love of money: See 1 Timothy 6:6–10. Instead, believers should be content with what God has given them. Some in the community might have faced financial difficulties (see Hebrews 10:32 –34). God's promises remain true: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you” (see Deuteronomy 31:6, 8).

Hebrews 13:1–6

This set of practical guidelines is like other ethical lists in the New Testament. It explains how to love others in the faith community, providing a strong ethical foundation for life.

Theme notes and profiles

Love in the Community of Christ

Related verses

Deuteronomy 31:8
The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”
Joshua 1:5
No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
1 Samuel 12:22
Indeed, for the sake of His great name, the LORD will not abandon His people, because He was pleased to make you His own.
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Psalm 37:25
I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread.
Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
1 Chronicles 28:20
David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Matthew 6:25
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?
Genesis 28:15
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Matthew 6:34
Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.
Psalm 37:28
For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

Glossary

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

Topics

Abandonment Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Appreciation Attachment Avoiding Sin Bad Habits Balance in Life Battlefield of the Mind Being a Good Steward Being Alone Being Content Being Envious Being Greedy Being Like the World Being Lonely Being Stingy Betting Buying and Selling Care: Remedy For Challenges Christian Conduct: Being Contented Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Complaining Contemporary Christian Music Contentment: General Scriptures Concerning Contentment: God's Promises should Lead To Contentment: Saints should Exhibit with What Things They Have Controlling your Thoughts Covetousness is Inconsistent in Saints Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Debtors Devotion Discontent Earning Money Entertainment Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Fame Feeling Alone Finances Finding a Husband

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