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Hebrews 13:7

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

Hebrews 13:7

Verse 7 of 25

Scripture focus

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.

Hebrews 13:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Hebrews 13:7

Theological / Devotional

Them which have the rule. Literally, “guides,” “leaders,” here meaning church leaders. For comment on loyalty to the leadership of the church see on 1 Thess. 5:12, 13.

Have spoken. Literally, “spoke,” implying that former leaders, perhaps now resting in Jesus, are here referred to.

Whose faith. The heroes of faith referred to in ch. 11 had all lived in the long ago.

But there had also been faithful men in more recent times whose example might safely be followed.

Follow. Or, “imitate.”

End. The phrase reads literally, “result of their conduct.” The writer doubtless has certain particular persons in mind, though he does not name them.

Conversation. Gr. anastrophe, “manner of life,” “conduct,” “behavior” (see on Eph. 4:22).

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