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Hebrews 13:18-25

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

18. Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 19. But I beseech [you] the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. 20. 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. 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. And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. 23. Know ye that [our] brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. 24. Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. 25. Grace [be] with you all. Amen.

Hebrews 13:18-25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 13:18

Theological / Devotional

Pray for us. Or, “keep praying for us,” or “make it a habit to pray for us.” Compare Eph. 6:19; Col. 4:12. Although he was a man of wide experience and great spiritual stature, Paul appreciated and sought the prayers of his brethren in Christ. Every true leader deeply appreciates the interest and prayers of those for whom he labors.

Trust. Gr. peitho, in the form here used meaning “to be convinced,” “to be certain.”

A good conscience. That is, a clear conscience. Compare Paul’s repeated affirmations of possessing a clear conscience (see Acts 23:1; 24:16; Rom. 9:1; 2 Cor. 1:12; 2 Tim. 1:3).

Willing. Literally, “desiring.” It is the writer’s purpose to reflect the principles of the gospel fully in his own life (cf. 1 Cor. 9:27).

Live honestly. That is, conduct yourself honorably.

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