Hebrews 13:16

Hebrews 13:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
• New International Version (NIV)And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Context of Hebrews 13:16

14For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come. 15Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. 17Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit. 18Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

Hebrews 13:16 word by word

τῆς δὲ εὐποιΐας καὶ κοινωνίας μὴ ἐπιλανθάνεσθε· τοιαύταις γὰρ θυσίαις εὐαρεστεῖται ὁ θεός.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• to do goodεὐποιΐαeupoiia · doing goodG2140
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• to communicateκοινωνίαkoinōnia · participationG2842
• forgetἐπιλανθάνωepilanthanomai · to forgetG1950
• notμήmē · notG3361
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• with suchτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
• sacrificesθυσίαthusia · sacrificeG2378
• Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• is well pleasedεὐαρεστέωeuaresteō · to pleaseG2100

Cross-references for Hebrews 13:16

• Hebrews 13:1Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
• Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home.
• Luke 6:35“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
• Acts 9:36There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
• Acts 10:38And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.
• 3 John 1:11Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Romans 12:13When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
• 2 Corinthians 9:12So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
• Galatians 6:6Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.
• Ephesians 4:28If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead, use your hands for good hard work, and then give generously to others in need.
• Philippians 4:14Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.

Commentaries on Hebrews 13:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16But to do good and to communicate - These are continual sacrifices which God requires, and which will spring from a sense of God's love in Christ Jesus. Praise to God for his unspeakable gift, and acts of kindness to men for God's sake. No reliance, even on the infinitely meritorious sacrifice of Christ, can be acceptable in the sight of God if a man have not love and charity towards his neighbor. Praise, prayer, and thanksgiving to God, with works of…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16But to do good, and to communicate, forget not - To communicate or impart to others; that is, to share with them what we have. The Greek word means having in common with others. The meaning is, that they were to show liberality to those who were in want, and were to take special pains not to forget this duty. We are prone to think constantly of our own interests, and there is great danger of forgetting the duty which we owe to the poor and the needy. On…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-21Verses 16-21 We must, according to our power, give to the necessities of the souls and bodies of men: God will accept these offerings with pleasure, and will accept and bless the offerers through Christ. The apostle then states what is their duty to living ministers; to obey and submit to them, so far as is agreeable to the mind and will of God, made known in his word. Christians must not think themselves too wise, too good, or too great, to learn. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16Doing good and helping those in need are basic Christian sacrifices (Hebrews 6:10; 10:24, 34; 13:1–3). These actions define life in the Christian community.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. But--But the sacrifice of praise with the lips (He 13:15) is not enough; there must be also doing good (beneficence) and communicating (that is, imparting a share of your means, Ga 6:6) to the needy. with such--and not mere ritualistic sacrifices.Read the comment

Topics related to Hebrews 13:16

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Commandments
• Liberality
• Obedience

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Commentaries on Hebrews 13

• 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