Hebrews 13:16
And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
In Context
Cross References
Psalms 51:19A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and you gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me to drink; I was a stranger, and you took me in:
Luke 18:22Which when Jesus had heard, he said to him: Yet one thing is wanting to thee: sell all whatever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Acts 10:38Jesus of Nazareth: how God anointed him with the Holy Ghost, and with power, who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
2 Corinthians 9:12Because the administration of this office doth not only supply the want of the saints, but aboundeth also by many thanksgivings in the Lord,
Galatians 6:10Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 13:2-18
Various Duties. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee,… Read the whole commentary →