Hebrews 13:9
With teachings, manifold and strange, be not carried aside; for it is, noble, that, with gratitude, should, the heart, be getting confirmed,—not with matters of food, in which, they who are walking, have not been profited.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
8Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to-day, is the same,—and unto the ages.
10We have an altar—to eat out of which, they, have no right, who in the tent are doing divine service;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 14:3Thou shalt not eat any abominable thing.
Matthew 24:24For there will arise, false Christs, and false prophets,—and they will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen, should be deceived:—
Acts 10:14But Peter said—By no means, Lord! because, at no time, have I eaten anything common or unclean.
Acts 20:32Now, therefore, I commend you unto the Lord, and unto his word of favour,—which is able to build up and give the inheritance among all the hallowed ones.
Romans 14:6He that regardeth the day, unto the Lord, regardeth it,—and, he that eateth, unto the Lord, doth eat, for he giveth thanks unto God; and, he that eateth not, unto the Lord, doth not eat and give God thanks.
Romans 16:17But I beseech you, brethren, to keep an eye upon them who are causing divisions and occasions of stumbling, aside from the teaching which, ye, have learned,—and be turning away from them;
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 →