Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Sawyer New Testament
And forget not beneficence and liberality; 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.
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 let us offer, as our sacrifice, continual praise to God--an offering from lips that glorify his Name. 16 Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God. 17 Obey your Leaders, and submit to their control, for they are watching over your souls, as men who will have to render an account, so that they may do it with joy, and not in sorrow. That would not be to your advantage.
Cross References
Romans 12:13
Relieving the wants of Christ's People; devoted to hospitality.
Philippians 4:18
My wants are fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts which you sent me--the sweet fragrance of a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Ephesians 4:28
Let the man who steals steal no longer, but rather let him toil with his hands at honest work, so that he may have something to share with any one in want.
Matthew 25:35-40
For, when I was hungry, you gave me food; when I was thirsty, you gave me drink; when I was a stranger, you took me to your homes;
Luke 6:35-36
But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward shall be great, and you shall be Sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.
Luke 18:22
Hearing this, Jesus said to him: "There is one thing still lacking in you; sell everything that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me."
Acts 9:36
At Jaffa there lived a disciple whose name was Tabitha, which is in Greek 'Dorcas'--a Gazelle. Her life was spent in doing kind and charitable actions.
Acts 10:38
The story, I mean, of Jesus of Nazareth, and how God consecrated him his Christ by enduing him with the Holy Spirit and with power; and how he went about doing good and curing all who were under the power of the Devil, because God was with him.
2 Corinthians 9:12-13
For the rendering of a public service such as this, not only relieves the needs of your fellow-Christians, but also results in the offering to God of many a thanksgiving.
Galatians 6:6
He, however, who is being instructed in the Message ought always to share his blessings with the man who instructs him.
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.
Philippians 4:14
Yet you have acted nobly in sharing my troubles.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
You, Brothers, must not grow weary of doing what is right.
1 Timothy 6:18
Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians--as you are still doing.
Hebrews 13:1-2
Let your love for the Brethren continue. :24 Give our greeting to all your Leaders, and to all Christ's People. Our friends from Italy send their greetings to you.
3 John 1:11
Dear friend, take what is good for your example, not what is bad. The man who does what is good is from God; the man who does what is bad has never seen God.