Parallel Verses
Sawyer New Testament
And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
New American Standard Bible
And do not neglect doing good and
King James Version
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Holman Bible
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
International Standard Version
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
A Conservative Version
But do not forget benevolence and fellowship, for God is well pleased with such sacrifices.
American Standard Version
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Amplified
Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
An Understandable Version
But do not forget to do good deeds and share [with others], for God is very pleased with such "sacrifices."
Anderson New Testament
But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.
Bible in Basic English
But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.
Common New Testament
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
Darby Translation
But of doing good and communicating of your substance be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Godbey New Testament
But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Goodspeed New Testament
But do not forget to be helpful and generous, for that is the kind of sacrifice that pleases God.
John Wesley New Testament
But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Julia Smith Translation
And the doing good and mutual participation forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
King James 2000
But to do good and to share forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And do not neglect doing good and generosity, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Modern King James verseion
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
To do good, and to distribute, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Moffatt New Testament
Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.
Montgomery New Testament
And forget not to be kind and liberal; for with that sort of sacrifice God is well pleased.
NET Bible
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
New Heart English Bible
But do not forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Noyes New Testament
But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
The Emphasized Bible
But, of the doing good and of fellowship, be not forgetful; for, with such sacrifices as these, is, God, well-pleased.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.
Webster
But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Weymouth New Testament
And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.
Williams New Testament
And stop neglecting to do good and to be generous, for God is highly pleased with just such sacrifices as these.
World English Bible
But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Worrell New Testament
But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
Worsley New Testament
But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Youngs Literal Translation
and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Dedication » Personal of offerings » Acceptable
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
God » Pleasing of » Benevolence a means of
Pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have the favor of God
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 13:16
Prayers for Hebrews 13:16
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Context Readings
Concluding Ethical Instructions
15 Through him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise continually to God, that is, the fruit of lips confessing his name. 16 And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Obey your guides and be in subjection; for they watch for your souls as having to give an account, that they may do this with joy and not with grief; for this is unprofitable for you.
Cross References
Romans 12:13
contribute to the necessity of saints, practise hospitality.
Philippians 4:18
But I have all things and abound, I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the things from you, a perfume of good odor, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.
Ephesians 4:28
Let him that has stolen steal no more, but rather let him labor, doing that which is good with his hands, that he may have to give to him that needs.
Matthew 25:35-40
for I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in;
Luke 6:35-36
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Most High; for he is good to the unthankful and evil.
Luke 18:22
And Jesus hearing it, said to him, One thing you yet want; sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have a treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.
Acts 9:36
And there was at Joppa a certain female disciple called Tabitha, which being interpreted is called, Dorcas; she was full of good works and charities which she bestowed.
Acts 10:38
Jesus from Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and power, who went about doing good and curing all that were subjugated by the devil, for God was with him;
2 Corinthians 9:12-13
For the performance of this service not only supplies the need of the saints, but also abounds with the thanksgivings of many to God;
Galatians 6:6
Let him that is taught the word communicate with him that teaches of all good things.
Galatians 6:10
As we have opportunity, therefore, let us do good to all, but especially to the members of the family of the faith.
Philippians 4:14
But you did well to communicate with my affliction,
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one renders evil for evil, but always pursue the good both one to another and to all.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
But, brothers, be not weary of well doing.
1 Timothy 6:18
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust, to forget your work, and the love which you showed for his name, having served the saints and [still] serving them.
Hebrews 13:1-2
Let brotherly love continue.
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate evil but good. He that does good is of God; he that does evil has not seen God.