Hebrews 13

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