HEBREWS

 

Hebrews Chapter 13

1 ¶ Continue in brotherly love.

2 Without neglecting to show hospitality to strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels without realizing it.

3 Remember those who are imprisoned for the faith, as if you were in prison with them; and those who are mistreated, as if you could feel it.

4 Let marriage be honorable in every respect, and the bed undefiled: for God will judge adulterers and all who are sexually immoral.

5 Live your life without greed or covetousness; and be satisfied with what you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, or forsake you.

6 So that we may confidently say, The Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man can do to me.

7 Remember your leaders, who have taught you the word of God: and emulate their faith, considering the outcome of their life.

8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and to day, and forever.

9 Do not be led astray by various strange doctrines. For our hearts should be established by grace; not by dietary regulations, that have done nothing for those who live by them.

10 We have an altar, from which even those who minister at the tabernacle have no right to eat.

11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is taken into the sanctuary by the high priest for a sin offering, are burned outside the camp.

12 Therefore, Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, so that he might sanctify the people with his own blood.

13 Let us then join him outside the camp, bearing his reproach.

14 For we do not have any permanent city here, but we seek one to come.

15 Through Jesus therefore let us continually offer up the sacrifice of praise to God, which is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.

16 Moreover do not forget to show kindness and to share with others: for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

17 Listen to those who lead the congregation, and follow their guidance: for they watch for your souls, as men who must give account, so that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for that is not to your advantage.

18 ¶ Pray for us: for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, and desire to do what is right in every way.

19 But I am urging you to do this, so that I may return to you more quickly.

20 Now may the God of peace, who brought our Lord Jesus back from the dead, to be the great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Outfit you with every good thing for doing his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 Now I urge you, brethren, to bear these words of exhortation patiently: for the letter I have written to you is not long.

23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released; with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

24 Greet all of your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy send you their greetings.

25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

Sent to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.

[Note: Verse 11 is referring to the sacrifices made on the Day of Atonement, which were not to be eaten.]