Hebrews 13:16
14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- KJV
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- WEB
- But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- ASV
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- DARBY
- But of doing good and communicating [of your substance] be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- BLB
- And do not be forgetful of doing good and of sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- ÅB
- Men glem ikke å gjøre godt og å dele med andre! for slike offer tekkes Gud.
- OTB
- Husk å gjøre godt og å dele med andre, for slike ofre er til glede for Gud.
- B1930
- Men glem ikke å gjøre godt og å dele med andre! for slike offer tekkes Gud.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Read in context2 Thessalonians 3:13
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Read in contextRomans 12:13
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Read in contextHebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
Read in contextHebrews 13:1–2
Let brotherly love continue.
Read in context1 Timothy 6:18
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Read in contextEphesians 4:28
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Read in contextPhilippians 4:18
But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
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