Hebrews 13

1 Let the charity of the brotherhood abide in you.2 And hospitality do not forget; for by this some, being not aware of it, have entertained angels.3 Remember them that are in bands, as if you were bound with them; and them that labour, as being yourselves also in the body.4 Marriage honourable in all, and the bed undefiled. For fornicators and adulterers God will judge.5 Let your manners be without covetousness, contented with such things as you have; for he hath said: I will not leave thee, neither will I forsake thee.6 So that we may confidently say: The Lord is my helper: I will not fear what man shall do to me.7 Remember your prelates who have spoken the word of God to you; whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation,8 Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to day; and the same for ever.9 Be not led away with various and strange doctrines. For it is best that the heart be established with grace, not with meats; which have not profited those that walk in them.10 We have an altar, whereof they have no power to eat who serve the tabernacle.11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the holies by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate.13 Let us go forth therefore to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.14 For we have not here a lasting city, but we seek one that is to come.15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is to say, the fruit of lips confessing to his name.16 And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained.17 Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch as being to render an account of your souls; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief. For this is not expedient for you.18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things.19 And I beseech you the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.20 And may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great pastor of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the blood of the everlasting testament,21 Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen.22 And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a few words.23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty: with whom (if he come shortly) I will see you.24 Salute all your prelates, and all the saints. The brethren from Italy salute you.25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

Hebrews 13

Final Exhortations

1 Brotherly love must continue.2 Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.s3 Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them,t and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.t4 Marriage must be honored among all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.5 Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you and I will never abandon you.”s6 So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, andsI will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”s7 Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!9 Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings.t For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals,t which have never benefited those who participated in them.10 We have an altar that those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat from.11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood the high priest bringst into the sanctuary as an offering for sin are burned outside the camp.12 Therefore, to sanctify the people by his own blood, Jesus also suffered outside the camp.13 We must go out to him, then, outside the camp, bearing the abuse he experienced.t14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, acknowledging his name.

16 And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,t for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work.t Let them do thist with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

19 I especially ask you to prayt that I may be restored to you very soon.

Benediction and Conclusion

20 Now may the God of peace who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ,

21 equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in uss what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever.s Amen.
22 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters,t bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.23 You should know thatt our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.t24 Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

25 Grace be with you all.s