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Hebrews 13:22 KJV
Hebrews · chapter 13 · verse 22
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.Hebrews 13:22 · King James Version
Hebrews 13:22 in context
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.
24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- exhortationparaklēsisa calling near, summons, , [imploration], exhortation, admonition, encouragement…G3874 →
- brethrenadelphosa brother, whether born of the same two parents or only of the same father or mother…G80 →
- beseechparakaleōto call to one's side, call for, summon, to address, speak to, , which may be done in the…G3870 →
- sufferanechōto hold up, to hold one s self erect and firm, to sustain, to bear, to endureG430 →
- letterepistellōto send one a message, command, to write a letter, to enjoin by letter, to write…G1989 →
- wordlogosof speech, a word, uttered by a living voice, embodies a conception or idea, what someone…G3056 →
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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