American Standard Version
Hebrews 13:3
3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are ill-treated, as being yourselves also in the body.
Hebrews 13:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
- New International Version (NIV)Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.
Context of Hebrews 13:3
1Let love of the brethren continue. 2Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are ill-treated, as being yourselves also in the body. 4Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. 5Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.
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μιμνῄσκεσθε τῶν δεσμίων ὡς συνδεδεμένοι, τῶν κακουχουμένων ὡς καὶ αὐτοὶ ὄντες ἐν σώματι.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Hebrews 13:3
- Hebrews 10:34For ye both had compassion on them that were in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your possessions, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better possession and an abiding one.
- Genesis 40:14But have me in thy remembrance when it shall be well with thee, and show kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:
- Jeremiah 38:7Now when Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, a eunuch, who was in the king’s house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon (the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin),
- Matthew 25:36naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.
- Acts 16:29And he called for lights and sprang in, and, trembling for fear, fell down before Paul and Silas,
- Acts 24:23And he gave order to the centurion that he should be kept in charge, and should have indulgence; and not to forbid any of his friends to minister unto him.
- Acts 27:3And the next day we touched at Sidon: and Julius treated Paul kindly, and gave him leave to go unto his friends and refresh himself.
- Ephesians 4:1I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,
- Philippians 4:14Howbeit ye did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.
- Colossians 4:18The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
- 2 Timothy 1:16The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;
- Nehemiah 1:3And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire.
- Romans 12:15Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26And whether one member suffereth, all the members suffer with it; or one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
- Galatians 6:1Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
Commentaries on Hebrews 13:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Remember them that are in bonds - He appears to refer to those Christian's who were suffering imprisonment for the testimony of Jesus. As bound with them - Feel for them as you would wish others to feel for you were you in their circumstances, knowing that, being in the body, you are liable to the same evils, and may be called to suffer in the same way for the same cause.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Remember them that are in bonds - All who are “bound;” whether prisoners of war; captives in dungeons; those detained in custody for trial; those who are imprisoned for righteousness‘ sake, or those held in slavery. The word used here will include all instances where “bonds, shackles, chains were ever used.” Perhaps there is an immediate allusion to their fellow-Christians who were suffering imprisonment on account of their religion, of whom there were…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Remember those in prison: Prisoners often relied on family and friends for basic needs. Christians were encouraged to offer comfort, food, prayer, and other essentials to those jailed for their faith (Hebrews 13:18–19; Matthew 25:36; Colossians 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:16).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. Remember--in prayers and acts of kindness. bound with them--by virtue of the unity of the members in the body under one Head, Christ (1Co 12:26). suffer adversity--Greek, "are in evil state." being yourselves also in the body--and so liable to the adversities incident to the natural body, which ought to dispose you the more to sympathize with them, not knowing how soon your own turn of suffering may come. "One experiences adversity almost his whole…Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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