Hebrews 13
The Changeless Christ
“Let love
of the brothers and sisters continue.
2 Do not
neglect hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained
angels without knowing it.
3 Remember the
prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are
badly treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.
4 Marriage is
to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is
to be undefiled; for GOD WILL JUDGE THE SEXUALLY IMMORAL AND ADULTERERS.
5 Make
sure that your character is free from the love of
money, being content with what you have; for HE HIMSELF has said,
‘I will never desert you,
nor will I ever abandon you,’
6 so that
we confidently say,
‘THE LORD is MY HELPER,
I will not be afraid.
What will man do to me?’
7 Remember those
who led you, who spoke THE WORD OF GOD to you; and considering the result of
their way of life, imitate their faith.
8 JESUS CHRIST is THE SAME YESTERDAY AND TODAY,
AND FOREVER.
9 Do not
be misled by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart
to be strengthened by GRACE, not by foods, through which those who were
so occupied were not benefited.
10 We have
an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right
to eat.
11 For the
bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the Holy Place by the high
priest as an offering for sin are burned outside the camp.
12 Therefore
JESUS also SUFFERED OUTSIDE THE GATE, THAT
HE MIGHT SANCTIFY THE PEOPLE THROUGH HIS OWN BLOOD.
13 So then, let us
go out to HIM outside the camp, bearing HIS reproach.
14 For
here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which
is to come.
God-pleasing Sacrifices
15 Through
HIM then, let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to GOD,
that is, the fruit of lips praising HIS name.
16 And do
not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices GOD
is pleased.
17 Obey
your leaders and submit to them—for they keep watch over your
souls as those who will give an account—so that they may do this with joy,
not groaning; for this would be unhelpful for you.
18 Pray for
us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct
ourselves honorably in all things.
19 And I
urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be
restored to you more quickly.
Benediction
20 Now
may THE GOD OF PEACE, WHO brought up from the dead THE GREAT SHEPHERD OF THE SHEEP,
through the blood of THE
ETERNAL COVENANT, that is, JESUS OUR LORD,
21 equip you in
every good thing to do HIS will, working in us that which is pleasing
in HIS sight, through JESUS
CHRIST, TO WHOM BE THE GLORY FOREVER AND EVER. Amen.
22 But I
urge you, brothers and sisters, listen patiently to this word
of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
23 Know
that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I
will see you.
24 Greet all
of your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.
25 GRACE be with you all.”
