Thematic Bible
Hebrews 13:1 (show verse)
Let love of your fellow believers continue.
Brethren » Duty to » Abounding
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
Christian conduct » Loving one another
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Continue in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Strangers » How to treat strangers
Brotherly love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Burden » Bearing the burdens of others
Christian conduct » Loving one another
Duty » To brethren » Abounding
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love » Special teachings concerning » Abounding
Love to man » Saints should » Continue in
Social duties » Brotherly love » Abounding
Strangers » How to treat strangers
Hebrews 13:2 (show verse)
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Hebrews 13:3 (show verse)
Remember those who are in prison, as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body [and subject to physical suffering].
Hebrews 13:4 (show verse)
Marriage is to be held in honor among all [that is, regarded as something of great value], and the marriage bed undefiled [by immorality or by any sexual sin]; for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
Hebrews 13:5 (show verse)
Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed—be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”
Calves » Illustrative of » Sacrifices of praise
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » God's promises should keep us from
Christian conduct » Being contented
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Contentment » Being content with what you have
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With what things they have
Contentment » God's promises should lead to
Covetousness » Not coveting
Covetousness » Is inconsistent » In saints
Speech/communication » How to speak
Care » Remedy for
overmuch Care » God's promises should keep us from
Christian conduct » Being contented
Contentment » Contentment, the duty of
Contentment » Being content with what you have
Contentment » Saints should exhibit » With what things they have
Contentment » God's promises should lead to
Covetousness » Not coveting
Covetousness » Is inconsistent » In saints
Speech/communication » How to speak
Hebrews 13:6 (show verse)
So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say,
“The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid.
What will man do to me?”
What will man do to me?”
Boldness » Of the righteous
holy Boldness » Express your trust in God with
Church » Security of » General references to
Fear » What not to fear
God » Hand of » Helper
Help » The lord being your help
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Helper
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
Security » Of the saints » General references to
Trust » Keeps from » Fear
holy Boldness » Express your trust in God with
Church » Security of » General references to
Fear » What not to fear
God » Hand of » Helper
Help » The lord being your help
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Helper
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Security of
Security » Of the saints » General references to
Trust » Keeps from » Fear
Hebrews 13:7 (show verse)
Remember your leaders [for it was they] who brought you the word of God; and consider the result of their conduct [the outcome of their godly lives], and imitate their faith [their conviction that God exists and is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Provider of eternal salvation through Christ, and imitate their reliance on God with absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness].
Awe » For the aged » For men of God
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Example » Good
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Imitate their faith
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Example » Good
Honour » Due to religious leaders
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Ministers » Charges to » Honour due to
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Imitate their faith
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Reverence » For men of God
Reverence » For servants of God
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Hebrews 13:8 (show verse)
Jesus Christ is [eternally changeless, always] the same yesterday and today and forever.
Hebrews 13:9 (show verse)
Do not be carried away by diverse and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established and strengthened by grace and not by foods [rules of diet and ritualistic meals], which bring no benefit or spiritual growth to those who observe them.
Character » Firmness of
Doctrine » Christ's » FALSE
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
false Doctrines » Unprofitable and vain
Established » Security of the saints » They are firmly established
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
Grace » The heart being established with grace
Heart » The heart being established with grace
Instability » Warnings against
Security » Of the saints » They are firmly established
Stability » Of character
Vanity » Mere external religion is
FALSE » Confidence » Doctrine
Doctrine » Christ's » FALSE
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
false Doctrines » Unprofitable and vain
Established » Security of the saints » They are firmly established
Grace » Saints » Should be established in
Grace » The heart being established with grace
Heart » The heart being established with grace
Instability » Warnings against
Security » Of the saints » They are firmly established
Stability » Of character
Vanity » Mere external religion is
FALSE » Confidence » Doctrine
Hebrews 13:10 (show verse)
We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle (sacred tent) have no right to eat.
Hebrews 13:11 (show verse)
For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp.
Hebrews 13:12 (show verse)
Therefore Jesus also suffered and died outside the [city] gate so that He might sanctify and set apart for God as holy the people [who believe] through [the shedding of] His own blood.
Gates » Punishment of criminals outside of
Gates » Criminals generally punished without
Gates » Carcase of sin-offering burned without
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Everyone being sanctified through the blood of jesus Christ
Sanctification » Through the atonement of Christ
Sanctification » Effected by » Christ
Sin-offering » Was typical of Christ's sacrifice
Types » Of the saviour » The sacrifices
Gates » Criminals generally punished without
Gates » Carcase of sin-offering burned without
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sanctification » The lord sanctifying
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Everyone being sanctified through the blood of jesus Christ
Sanctification » Through the atonement of Christ
Sanctification » Effected by » Christ
Sin-offering » Was typical of Christ's sacrifice
Types » Of the saviour » The sacrifices
Hebrews 13:13 (show verse)
So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His contempt [the disgrace and shame that He had to suffer].
Gates » Carcase of sin-offering burned without
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reproach » Suffered
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sin-offering » Was typical of Christ's sacrifice
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
Types » Of the saviour » The sacrifices
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Reproach » Suffered
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sin-offering » Was typical of Christ's sacrifice
Suffering for righteousness' sake » For Christ's sake some trials believers may be called upon to endure » Reproach suffered
Types » Of the saviour » The sacrifices
Hebrews 13:14 (show verse)
For here we have no lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.
Cities » Figurative
Cities » Perishable nature of
death » Preparation for
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Seeking God » Includes seeking » The city which God has prepared
Cities » Perishable nature of
death » Preparation for
Life » Lessons of » Pilgrimage, a
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Jerusalem
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Seeking God » Includes seeking » The city which God has prepared
Hebrews 13:15 (show verse)
Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.
Fruits » Illustrative » Of praise
God » Praised, to be » Perpetually
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Offerings » Figurative
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Praise » Revelation » Sacrifices of
Praise » Called the » Sacrifice of praise
Praise » Called the » Fruit of the lips
Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually
Praise » Acceptable through Christ
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sacrifices » Of praise
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thankfulness » Should always accompany praise
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany praise
Worship » Cleansed praise in, encouraged » Perpetually
God » Praised, to be » Perpetually
Jesus Christ » In his name » Prayer
Offerings » Figurative
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
Praise » Revelation » Sacrifices of
Praise » Called the » Sacrifice of praise
Praise » Called the » Fruit of the lips
Praise » Encouraged » Perpetually
Praise » Acceptable through Christ
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sacrifices » Of praise
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Thanksgiving
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of praise
Thankfulness » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thankfulness » Should always accompany praise
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » Through Christ
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany praise
Worship » Cleansed praise in, encouraged » Perpetually
Hebrews 13:16 (show verse)
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.
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
Liberality » Pleasing to God
Offerings » Acceptable
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
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
Liberality » Pleasing to God
Offerings » Acceptable
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
Hebrews 13:17 (show verse)
Obey your [spiritual] leaders and submit to them [recognizing their authority over you], for they are keeping watch over your souls and continually guarding your spiritual welfare as those who will give an account [of their stewardship of you]. Let them do this with joy and not with grief and groans, for this would be of no benefit to you.
Authority » Of the church
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Church » Accessions to » Authority of
Discipline of the church » Should be submitted to
Government » Ecclesiastical » The authority of
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Joy » Ministers should » Desire to render an account with
Leaders » Responsibility of » Select reading
Leaders » Preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Ministers » Remuneration of » Responsibility of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Obey them
Ministers » Are bound, to » Watch for souls
Obedience » Who to obey
Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Spiritual watchmen
Responsibility » According to privileges » Of ministers, etc
Reverence » For servants of God
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
Watchfulness » Faithful ministers exercise
Watchmen » Spiritual
Watchmen » Illustrative » Of ministers
Worldly » Fulness » Spiritual watchmen
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Church » Duty of, to ministers
Church » Accessions to » Authority of
Discipline of the church » Should be submitted to
Government » Ecclesiastical » The authority of
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » Spiritual
Joy » Ministers should » Desire to render an account with
Leaders » Responsibility of » Select reading
Leaders » Preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Ministers » Remuneration of » Responsibility of
Ministers » Work of preaching » Spiritual watchmen
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Obey them
Ministers » Are bound, to » Watch for souls
Obedience » Who to obey
Religious » Responsibility of » Select reading
Religious » Support of unfaithful » Spiritual watchmen
Responsibility » According to privileges » Of ministers, etc
Reverence » For servants of God
Spiritual » Of God's word sins of » Imitation
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Watchmen
Submission » Who to submit to
Submission » To the authority of the church
Watchfulness » Faithful ministers exercise
Watchmen » Spiritual
Watchmen » Illustrative » Of ministers
Worldly » Fulness » Spiritual watchmen
Hebrews 13:18 (show verse)
Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, seeking to conduct ourselves honorably [that is, with moral courage and personal integrity] in all things.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
Good » Conscience
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Pray for them
Missionaries » In interceding for others
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Intercessory prayer » Seek an interest in
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Of saints, pure and good
Good » Conscience
intercession » Solicited » By paul, of the congregations
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Pray for them
Missionaries » In interceding for others
Prayer » Private, of Christ » Requests for prayer
Intercessory prayer » Seek an interest in
Hebrews 13:19 (show verse)
And I urge all of you to pray earnestly, so that I may be restored to you soon.
Hebrews 13:20 (show verse)
Now may the God of peace [the source of serenity and spiritual well-being] who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood that sealed and ratified the eternal covenant,
Benedictions » Other passages appropriate to use as
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Risen
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, the shepherd
Christ, the shepherd » The great
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Is everlasting
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Holy spirit » As raising Christ from the dead
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah the shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The great
Jesus Christ » Names of » Great shepherd of the sheep
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, great
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Perfection » Pray for
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Risen
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of Christ as the good shepherd
Christ » Shepherd general references to » Risen
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, the shepherd
Christ, the shepherd » The great
Covenant » The second covenant
The Covenant » Is everlasting
God » Mercy of » Of peace
Holy spirit » As raising Christ from the dead
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah the shepherd
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » The great
Jesus Christ » Names of » Great shepherd of the sheep
Jesus Christ » Names of » Shepherd, great
Peace » Promised to believers » God of
spiritual Peace » God, is the God of
Perfection » Pray for
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ
Christ Shepherd » General references to » Risen
Shepherds » Illustrative » Of Christ as the good shepherd
Hebrews 13:21 (show verse)
equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
God » Will of, submission to » Whole-hearted required
Perfection » Pray for
in God's Sight » Doing good
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Whole-hearted required
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Author of all spiritual operations
Will » God's, submission to » Whole-hearted required
Works, good » Saints » Should be perfect in
Perfection » Pray for
in God's Sight » Doing good
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Whole-hearted required
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Author of all spiritual operations
Will » God's, submission to » Whole-hearted required
Works, good » Saints » Should be perfect in
Hebrews 13:22 (show verse)
I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.
No Themes for this verse.
Hebrews 13:23 (show verse)
Notice that our brother Timothy has been released [from prison]. If he comes soon, I will see you [along with him].
Hebrews 13:24 (show verse)
Give our greetings to all of your [spiritual] leaders and to all of the saints (God’s people). Those [Christians] from Italy send you their greetings.
No Themes for this verse.
Hebrews 13:25 (show verse)
Grace be with you all.
No Themes for this verse.