HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:1 Concluding Encouragements and Remarks. The author concludes with some specific points of application for the community (vv. Hebrews 13:1), with a word of blessing (vv. Hebrews 13:20), and with greetings to the community (vv. Hebrews 13:22). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:2 HOSPITALITY. Hosting and caring for visitors (Romans 12:13; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; 1 Peter 4:9). This virtue was especially valued in ancient times since travel was difficult and inns could be dangerous. ENTERTAINED ANGELS. See Genesis 18:1; also... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:3 REMEMBER THOSE... IN PRISON. See Matthew 25:35. “Remembering” means active response to needs. IN THE BODY here probably means “in the real world of everyday life.” Christians should pay attention to the needs all around them. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTag... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:4 MARRIAGE is to be HELD IN HONOR. Sexual faithfulness in marriage is commanded. The author warns that GOD WILL JUDGE anyone who is SEXUALLY IMMORAL (which means engaging in sexual conduct outside of marriage) or ADULTEROUS (which means being unfaithful to a spouse). This... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:5 The citation from Psalms 118:6 shows that believers should trust in God for more than financial needs (especially in light of persecution, Hebrews 13:3). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:7 LEADERS. See also v. Hebrews 13:17. Those who SPOKE the WORD OF GOD (likely referring to doctrinal instruction; see Hebrews 6:2) are especially positive models of FAITH. The primary role of leaders is to preach and teach God’s Word. Their lives should reflect the Word th... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:8 This verse appears as a transition from v. Hebrews 13:7 (their leaders trusted in this Christ, and Jesus remains trustworthy) to v. Hebrews 13:9 (strange teachings are departures from the Jesus who is always the same). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("i... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:9 LED AWAY. The author warns of false teaching. The central concern appears to be doctrines about FOODS (Hebrews 9:10; Romans 14:17; Colossians 2:16; 1 Timothy 4:3). The author argues against such doctrines by: (1) contrasting them with GRACE (which truly nourishes the hea... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:12 OUTSIDE THE GATE refers to Calvary, which was outside the gate of Jerusalem. Jesus’ sufferings and death make his people holy (SANCTIFY; see Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 10:10, Hebrews 10:14), since his BLOOD provides forgiveness and atonement (Hebrews 9:11).... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:13 GO TO HIM OUTSIDE THE CAMP. A metaphor of leaving behind the love of this world and desire for its approval, and embracing the REPROACH of Christ. This imitates Jesus’ response to his shameful sufferings (see Hebrews 12:2). Christian endurance is based on knowing that t... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:15 SACRIFICE OF PRAISE is a concept found repeatedly in the Psalms (Psalms 50:14, Psalms 50:23; Psalms 107:22; Psalms 116:17). It is not an offering of an animal, but the verbal praise of God’s name (see also Hebrews 12:28). To do good and to share what yo [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:17 OBEY, SUBMIT. Here submission to leaders is directly commanded (compare v. Hebrews 13:7). This strong statement may indicate the church was divided. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:18 The author requests prayer that he might be RESTORED to those to whom he is writing. He wants to visit them. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:20 Following a common practice in NT letters, the author asks God’s blessing on his readers. GOD OF PEACE. See Romans 16:20; Philippians 4:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:23. FROM THE DEAD. See Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 7:16. sheph [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:23 TIMOTHY. Likely Paul’s fellow worker. The author and audience both knew Timothy. RELEASED. Presumably from prison. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:24 GREET. New Testament letters often end with a series of greetings. YOUR LEADERS. See vv. Hebrews 13:7, Hebrews 13:17. SAINTS. Or “holy ones.” A common NT expression for believers (Hebrews 6:10). THOSE WHO COME FROM ITALY. Literally, “those from Italy.” This may indicate... [ Continue Reading ]
HEBREWS—NOTE ON HEBREWS 13:25 Compare Titus 3:15; also Ephesians 6:24; Colossians 4:18; 1 Timothy 6:21; 2 Timothy 4:22. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]