Hebrews 13:16

And forget not commiseration and communication with the poor; for with such sacrifices a man pleaseth God.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

15and through him, let us at all times offer to God the sacrifices of praise, that is, the fruits of lips which give thanks to his name.

17Confide in your guides, and hearken to them; for they watch for your souls, as men who must give an account of you, that they may do this with joy and not with anguish; for that would not be profitable to you.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:35For I was hungry, and ye gave me food; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me home;

Luke 18:22And when Jesus heard these words, he said to him: One thing is lacking to thee: go, sell all that thou hast, and give to the poor; and thou wilt have a treasure in heaven; and come after me.

Acts 10:38concerning Jesus, who was of Nazareth, whom God anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power. And he it was, who went about and healed those that were suffering from evil, because God was with him.

2 Corinthians 9:12For the performance of this ministration, not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is also rich in many thanksgivings to God.

Galatians 6:10Now, therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us practice good works towards all men, and especially towards them of 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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