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Hebrews 13:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Hebrews 13:3

Verse 3 of 25

Scripture focus

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

Hebrews 13:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 13:3

Theological / Devotional

In bonds, as bound. Ministry to men in prison is another activity of sufficient importance to come up for consideration in the final judgment (see Matt. 25:36). As elsewhere in Scripture (see 1 Cor. 9:22), the principle is here set forth that the Christian should endeavor to think of himself as being in the same circumstances as any person he finds in need and minister to him accordingly, in harmony with the golden rule (see on Matt. 7:12).

Suffer adversity. Literally, “are being illtreated.”

Yourselves also in the body. Think how you would feel if you were in the same situation as those who have met with illtreatment; then minister to their needs accordingly. The principle set forth in the golden rule is again applied to a practical situation. The Christian is not to inquire as to whether those suffering adversity may or may not deserve help. It is enough for him to know that they are in need of help.

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