Concluding Moral Directions

13 Let (A)brotherly love continue. (B)Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing (C)some have unwittingly entertained angels. (D)Remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also.

(E)Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; (F)but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.

Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, (G)“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say:

(H)“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?”

Concluding Religious Directions

Remember those who [a]rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is (I)the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried [b]about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. 12 Therefore Jesus also, that He might [c]sanctify the people with His own blood, suffered outside the gate. 13 Therefore let us go forth to Him, outside the camp, bearing (J)His reproach. 14 For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. 15 (K)Therefore by Him let us continually offer (L)the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, (M)the fruit of our lips, [d]giving thanks to His name. 16 (N)But do not forget to do good and to share, for (O)with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 (P)Obey those who [e]rule over you, and be submissive, for (Q)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Prayer Requested

18 (R)Pray for us; for we are confident that we have (S)a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably. 19 But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Benediction, Final Exhortation, Farewell

20 Now may (T)the God of peace (U)who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, (V)that great Shepherd of the sheep, (W)through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21 make you [f]complete in every good work to do His will, (X)working in [g]you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

22 And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words. 23 Know that our brother Timothy has been set free, with whom I shall see you if he comes shortly.

24 Greet all those who [h]rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.

25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 13:7 lead
  2. Hebrews 13:9 NU, M away
  3. Hebrews 13:12 set apart
  4. Hebrews 13:15 Lit. confessing
  5. Hebrews 13:17 lead
  6. Hebrews 13:21 perfect
  7. Hebrews 13:21 NU, M us
  8. Hebrews 13:24 lead

Sacrifices Pleasing to God

13 Let (A)brotherly love continue. (B)Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby (C)some have entertained angels unawares. (D)Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. (E)Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge (F)the sexually immoral and adulterous. Keep your life (G)free from love of money, and (H)be content with what you have, for he has said, (I)“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say,

(J)“The Lord is my helper;
    (K)I will not fear;
what can man do to me?”

Remember (L)your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and (M)imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is (N)the same yesterday and today and forever. Do not be (O)led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, (P)not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. 10 We have an altar (Q)from which those who serve the tent[a] have no right to eat. 11 For (R)the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned (S)outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also (T)suffered (U)outside the gate in order to sanctify the people (V)through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear (W)the reproach he endured. 14 For (X)here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. 15 (Y)Through him then let us continually offer up (Z)a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, (AA)the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and (AB)to share what you have, for such (AC)sacrifices are pleasing to God.

17 Obey (AD)your leaders and submit to them, (AE)for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to (AF)give an account. (AG)Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

18 (AH)Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order (AI)that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Benediction

20 Now (AJ)may the God of peace (AK)who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, (AL)the great shepherd of the sheep, by (AM)the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 (AN)equip you with everything good that you may do his will, (AO)working in us[b] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, (AP)to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Final Greetings

22 I appeal to you, brothers,[c] bear with my word of exhortation, for (AQ)I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that (AR)our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24 Greet all (AS)your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25 (AT)Grace be with all of you.

Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 13:10 Or tabernacle
  2. Hebrews 13:21 Some manuscripts you
  3. Hebrews 13:22 Or brothers and sisters

Afsluttende formaninger og hilsener

13 Hold fast ved den indbyrdes kærlighed. Forsøm ikke at byde de fremmede velkommen hos jer, for derved har nogle haft engle som gæster uden at vide af det. Husk på dem, der sidder i fængsel, og føl med dem, som var I selv i fængsel. Føl smerten hos dem, der mishandles, som var det jeres egen krop, det gik ud over.

Alle bør respektere ægteskabet, og I skal være tro mod jeres ægtefælle, for Gud vil dømme dem, der er utro eller lever i seksuel synd. Hold jer fri af pengebegær og vær tilfredse med det, I har. Gud har jo sagt: „Jeg vil aldrig svigte dig eller forlade dig.”[a]

Derfor kan vi med frimodighed sige:

„Herren er min hjælper, så jeg vil intet frygte.
    Hvad kan mennesker gøre mig?”[b]

Tænk på jeres ledere, som har talt Guds ord til jer. Se på, hvad de har udrettet, og efterlign deres tro. Jesus Kristus er den samme i går og i dag, ja til evig tid. Lad jer ikke rive med af forskellige, fremmede lærdomme. Det er godt for det indre menneske at hente styrke i Guds nåde og ikke i religiøse spiseregler, som alligevel ikke hjælper dem, der prøver at overholde dem.

10 Vi har et alter, som de præster, der gør tjeneste i templet, ikke har adgang til. 11 Ypperstepræsten bragte på forsoningsdagen blodet fra syndofrene ind i åbenbaringsteltets allerhelligste rum, men dyrenes kroppe blev brændt uden for lejren.[c] 12 Jesus skabte forsoning mellem Gud og folket ved sit eget blod, da han blev dræbt uden for byen. 13 Lad os derfor samles med ham uden for lejren, selvom vi bliver hånet for det. 14 Der findes nemlig ikke noget sted i denne verden, som kan være vores blivende hjem. Vi ser i stedet frem til vores evige hjem i den himmelske verden.

15 Lad os på grund af, hvad Jesus har gjort, altid bringe lovprisningsofre til Gud. Lad os prise og takke Gud med vores ord. 16 Men forsøm heller ikke at gøre godt og at dele med andre, for sådanne ofre glæder Gud.

17 Adlyd jeres åndelige ledere og ret jer efter dem. De våger over jer, fordi de har ansvar for jer og en dag skal aflægge regnskab for deres tjeneste over for Gud. Hvis I adlyder lederne, vil de kunne gøre deres arbejde med glæde, i stedet for at det bliver en byrde. Det sidste ville ikke være godt for jer.

18 Bed for os, venner, for vi mener at have en god samvittighed, da vi altid søger at gøre det rigtige. 19 Netop nu har jeg særligt brug for jeres forbøn, så jeg hurtigt kan få mulighed for at besøge jer.

20 Jesus, vores Herre, er den store Hyrde for fårene, og han beseglede en evig pagt med sit eget blod. Jeg beder om, at Fredens Gud, som oprejste Jesus fra de døde, 21 vil udruste jer med alt, hvad I har brug for for at kunne gøre hans vilje, og at han ved Kristi kraft vil fremelske alt det i os alle, som glæder ham. Æren tilhører Jesus Kristus i al evighed. Amen.

22 Kære venner, tag godt imod mine formaninger, selvom jeg har skrevet i al korthed. 23 I skal vide, at vores medarbejder Timoteus nu er blevet løsladt, og hvis han snart kommer hertil, vil jeg tage ham med, når jeg kommer til jer. 24 Hils alle jeres ledere og de andre troende. De kristne fra Italien sender hilsen til jer. 25 Guds nåde være med jer alle!