Hebrews 13

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

1 Ref Let brotherly love remain;

2 Ref of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;

3 Ref be mindful of those in bonds, as having been bound with them, of those maltreated, as also yourselves being in the body;

4 Ref honourable `is' the marriage in all, and the bed undefiled, and whoremongers and adulterers God shall judge.

5 Ref Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, `No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,'

6 Ref so that we do boldly say, `The Lord `is' to me a helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.'

7 Ref Be mindful of those leading you, who did speak to you the word of God, whose faith -- considering the issue of the behaviour -- be imitating,

8 Ref Jesus Christ yesterday and to-day the same, and to the ages;

9 Ref with teachings manifold and strange be not carried about, for `it is' good that by grace the heart be confirmed, not with meats, in which they who were occupied were not profited;

10 Ref we have an altar, of which to eat they have no authority who the tabernacle are serving,

11 Ref for of those beasts whose blood is brought for sin into the holy places through the chief priest -- of these the bodies are burned without the camp.

12 Ref Wherefore, also Jesus -- that he might sanctify through `his' own blood the people -- without the gate did suffer;

13 Ref now, then, may we go forth unto him without the camp, his reproach bearing;

14 Ref for we have not here an abiding city, but the coming one we seek;

15 Ref through him, then, we may offer up a sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the fruit of lips, giving thanks to His name;

16 Ref and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

17 Ref Be obedient to those leading you, and be subject, for these do watch for your souls, as about to give account, that with joy they may do this, and not sighing, for this `is' unprofitable to you.

18 Ref Pray for us, for we trust that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to behave well,

19 Ref and more abundantly do I call upon `you' to do this, that more quickly I may be restored to you.

20 Ref And the God of the peace, who did bring up out of the dead the great shepherd of the sheep -- in the blood of an age-during covenant -- our Lord Jesus,

21 Ref make you perfect in every good work to do His will, doing in you that which is well-pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom `is' the glory -- to the ages of the ages! Amen.

22 Ref And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.

23 Ref Know ye that the brother Timotheus is released, with whom, if he may come more shortly, I will see you.

24 Ref Salute all those leading you, and all the saints; salute you doth those from Italy:

25 Ref the grace `is' with you all! Amen.

King James Version (KJV)

1 Ref Let brotherly love continue.

2 Ref Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

3 Ref Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

4 Ref Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.

5 Ref Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

6 Ref So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

7 Ref Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.

8 Ref Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

9 Ref Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

10 Ref We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.

11 Ref For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.

12 Ref Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13 Ref Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

14 Ref For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

15 Ref By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16 Ref But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 Ref Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18 Ref Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

19 Ref But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20 Ref Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Ref Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 Ref And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

23 Ref Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24 Ref Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25 Ref Grace be with you all. Amen.

American Standard-ASV1901 (ASV)

1 Ref Let love of the brethren continue.

2 Ref Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

3 Ref Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are illtreated, as being yourselves also in the body.

4 Ref `Let' marriage `be' had in honor among all, and `let' the bed `be' undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

5 Ref Be 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.

6 Ref So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?

7 Ref Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

8 Ref Jesus Christ `is' the same yesterday and to-day, `yea' and for ever.

9 Ref Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.

10 Ref We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat that serve the tabernacle.

11 Ref For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest `as an offering' for sin, are burned without the camp.

12 Ref Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered without the gate.

13 Ref Let us therefore go forth unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

14 Ref For we have not here an abiding city, but we seek after `the city' which is to come.

15 Ref Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

16 Ref But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 Ref Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit `to them': for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this `were' unprofitable for you.

18 Ref Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

19 Ref And I exhort `you' the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20 Ref Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, `even' our Lord Jesus,

21 Ref make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom `be' the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 Ref But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written unto you in few words.

23 Ref Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24 Ref Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25 Ref Grace be with you all. Amen.

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