Hebrews 13:16

Let us not forget doing good and helping one another, for it is with such sacrifices that God is very pleased.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

In Context

15Through him, then, let us always offer up sacrifices of praise to God, praise that is the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

17Obey and submit to your leaders, for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give account. Obey so that your leaders will do this with joy, and not with groaning, which would be useless to you.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:19Then will you delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, 1 in burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings; 1 then our people will offer bulls on your altar.

Matthew 25:35For I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you took me in;

Luke 18:22When Jesus heard that, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. You must sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven—and come, follow me.”

Acts 10:38the events concerning Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

2 Corinthians 9:12For carrying out this service not only meets the needs of the saints but is also overflowing into many acts of thanksgiving to God.

Galatians 6:10So then, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the household of 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 →

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