1 Let brotherly love continue. ISV — Hebrews 13:1
2 Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality a13:2 Lit. by this some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it. ISV — Hebrews 13:2
3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them, as well as those who are mistreated, since they also are only mortal. b13:3 Lit. are in the body ISV — Hebrews 13:3
4 Let marriage be kept honorable in every way, and the marriage bed undefiled. For God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery. ISV — Hebrews 13:4
5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God c13:5 Lit. he has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.” d13:5 Cf. Deut 31:6 ISV — Hebrews 13:5
6 Hence we can confidently say, “The Lord e13:6 MT source citation reads LORD is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?” f13:6 Cf. Ps 118:6 ISV — Hebrews 13:6
7 Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God’s word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith. ISV — Hebrews 13:7
8 Jesus, the Messiah, g13:8 Or Christ is the same yesterday and today—and forever! ISV — Hebrews 13:8
9 Stop being h13:9 Or Do not be carried away by all kinds of unusual teachings, for it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by food laws i13:9 Lit. by foods that have never helped those who follow them. ISV — Hebrews 13:9
10 We have an altar, and those who serve in the tent have no right to eat at it. ISV — Hebrews 13:10
11 For the bodies of animals, whose blood is taken into the sanctuary by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. ISV — Hebrews 13:11
12 That is why Jesus, in order to sanctify the people by his own blood, also suffered outside the city gate. ISV — Hebrews 13:12
13 Therefore go to him outside the camp and endure the insults he endured. ISV — Hebrews 13:13
14 For here we have no permanent city but are looking for the one that is coming. ISV — Hebrews 13:14
15 Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess his name. ISV — Hebrews 13:15
16 Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. ISV — Hebrews 13:16
17 Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you. ISV — Hebrews 13:17
18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. ISV — Hebrews 13:18
19 I especially ask you to do this so that I may be brought back to you sooner. ISV — Hebrews 13:19
20 Now may the God of peace, who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep, ISV — Hebrews 13:20
21 equip you with everything good j13:21 Other mss. read for every good work to do his will, accomplishing in us k13:21 Other mss. read you what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. l13:21 Or Christ To him be glory forever and ever! m13:21 Other mss. lack and ever Amen. ISV — Hebrews 13:21
22 I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, n13:22 Or word of exhortation for I have written you a short letter. o13:22 Lit. written you briefly ISV — Hebrews 13:22
23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you. ISV — Hebrews 13:23
24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you. ISV — Hebrews 13:24
25 May grace be with all of you! p13:25 Other mss. read with all of you! Amen ISV — Hebrews 13:25