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Hebrews 13:20-21 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 13 · verses 20–21
20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, 21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.Hebrews 13:20-21 · King James Version
Hebrews 13:20-21 in context
18Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
19But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
20Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
22And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
23Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Commentary
Cross references
- John 10:11
- Hebrews 10:22
- Psalms 23:1
- Romans 15:33
- John 10:14
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
- Ezekiel 37:26
- Philippians 2:13
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17
- 1 Peter 5:10-11
- Philippians 4:13
- 1 Peter 2:5
Key words (Strong's)
- wellpleasingeuarestoswell pleasing, acceptableG2101 →
- shepherdpoimēna herdsman, esp. a shepherd, in the parable, he to whose care and control others have…G4166 →
- throughenin, by, with etcG1722 →
- workingpoieōto make, with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc., to be…G4160 →
- throughdiathrough, of place, with, in, of time, throughout, during, of means, by, by the means of…G1223 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
- peaceeirēnēa state of national tranquillity, exemption from the rage and havoc of war, peace between…G1515 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
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Here, I. The apostle recommends himself, and his fellow-sufferers, to the prayers of the Hebrew believers (Heb 13:18): "Pray for us; for me and Timothy" (mentioned Heb 13:23), "and for all those of us who labour in the ministry of the gospel." 1. This is one part of the duty which people owe to their ministers.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 18-25