Hebrews 13:3

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

1Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. 2Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. 4Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. 5Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

Hebrews 13:3 word by word

μιμνῄσκεσθε τῶν δεσμίων ὡς συνδεδεμένοι, τῶν κακουχουμένων ὡς καὶ αὐτοὶ ὄντες ἐν σώματι.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Rememberμιμνήσκωmimnēskō · to rememberG3403
• them that are in bondsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• them that are in bondsδέσμιοςdesmios · prisonerG1198
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• bound with themσυνδέωsundeō · to bind withG4887
• them which suffer adversityκακουχέωkakoucheō · to tormentG2558
• beingεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• yourselvesαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the bodyσῶμαsōma · bodyG4983

Cross-references for Hebrews 13:3

• Hebrews 10:34You suffered along with those who were thrown into jail, and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever.
• Genesis 40:14And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place.
• Jeremiah 38:7But Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, an important court official, heard that Jeremiah was in the cistern. At that time the king was holding court at the Benjamin Gate,
• Matthew 25:36I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’
• Acts 16:29The jailer called for lights and ran to the dungeon and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas.
• Acts 24:23He ordered an officer to keep Paul in custody but to give him some freedom and allow his friends to visit him and take care of his needs.
• Acts 27:3The next day when we docked at Sidon, Julius was very kind to Paul and let him go ashore to visit with friends so they could provide for his needs.
• Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.
• Philippians 4:14Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.
• Colossians 4:18Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you.
• 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains.
• Nehemiah 1:3They said to me, “Things are not going well for those who returned to the province of Judah. They are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem has been torn down, and the gates have been destroyed by fire.”
• Romans 12:15Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.
• 1 Corinthians 12:26If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
• Galatians 6:1Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
• 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

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

Topics related to Hebrews 13:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Commandments
• Love
• Neighbor
• Poor

In the dictionaries

• Altar
• Bed
• Continuing
• Entertain
• Forgetful
• Marriage
• Meat
• Restore
• Trust
• Adversity

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