ISV - Hebrews - 13

13:1  Concluding WordsLet brotherly love continue.

13:2  Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitalityLit. by this some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it.

13:3  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.Lit. are in the body

13:4  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.

13:5  Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for GodLit. he has said, “I will never leave you or abandon you.”Deut 31:6

13:6  Hence we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?”Ps 118:6

13:7  Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.

13:8  Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today—and forever!

13:9  Stop beingOr 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 lawsLit. by foods that have never helped those who follow them.

13:10  We have an altar, and those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat at it.

13:11  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.

13:12  That is why Jesus, in order to sanctify the people by his own blood, also suffered outside the city gate.

13:13  Therefore go to him outside the camp and endure the insults he endured.

13:14  For here we have no permanent city but are looking for the one that is coming.

13:15  Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.

13:16  Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

13:17  Continue to obey your leaders and to be submissive to them, for they watch over your souls as men who will have to give a word of explanation. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be harmful to you.

13:18  Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

13:19  I especially ask you to do this so that I may be brought back to you sooner.

13:20  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,

13:21  equip you with everything goodOther mss. read for every good work to do his will, accomplishing in usOther mss. read you what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever!Other mss. lack and ever Amen.

13:22  Final GreetingI urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message,Or word of exhortation for I have written you a short letter.Lit. written you briefly

13:23  You should know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.

13:24  Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you.

13:25  May grace be with all of you!Other mss. read with all of you! Amen