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Hebrews 13:16 - Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing and how to apply it today
Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. "
Hebrews 13:16
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
14 For we don’t have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.
15 Through him, then, let’s offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.
16 But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
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Hebrews 13:1
"Let brotherly love continue."
Hebrews 13:2
"Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it."
Hebrews 13:3
"Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body."
Hebrews 13:4
"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."
Hebrews 13:5
"Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”"
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"So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”"
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