Bible Commentary

Grace [be] with you all. Amen. 25. Grace be with you all. Amen ] This is one of the shorter forms of final conclusion found in Col 4:18 ; 1Ti 6:21; 2Ti 4:22; Tit 3:15. The superscription “Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy” is wholly without authority, though found in K and some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:25”

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. 24. Salute all them that have the rule over you ] This salutation to all their spiritual leaders implies the condition of Churches, which was normal at that period namely, little communities, sometimes composed separately of Jews … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:24”

Know ye that [our] brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. 23. Know ye ] Or perhaps “ Ye know,” or “know.” is set at liberty ] The word probably means (as in Act 3:13; Act 4:21) “has been set free from prison.” It is intrinsically … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:23”

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. 22. suffer the word of exhortation ] “Bear with the word of my exhortation.” Comp. Act 13:15. This is a courteous apology for the tone of severity and authority which he has assumed. for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:22”

Make 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 forever and ever. Amen. 21. make you perfect ] Not the verb so often used to express “perfecting” but another verb “may He fit” or “stablish” or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:21”

Now 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, 20. the God of peace. The phrase is frequent in St Paul ( 1Th 5:23 : 2Th 3:16; Rom 15:33; Rom 16:20; Php 4:9). that brought again from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:20”

But I beseech [you] the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. 19. that I may be restored to you the sooner ] So St Paul in Phm 1:22. We are unable to conjecture the circumstances which for the present prevented the writer from visiting them. It is clear … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:19”

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly. 18. Pray for us ] A frequent and natural request in Christian correspondence (1Th 5:25; 2Th 3:1; Rom 15:30; Eph 6:18; Col 4:3). The “us” probably means “me and those with me,” shewing that the name of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:18”

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. 17. them that have the rule over you ] See Heb 13:7. The repetition on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:17”

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 16. to communicate ] To share your goods with others (Rom 15:26). The substantive from this verb is rendered “distribution” in 2Co 9:13. with such sacrifices ] The verse is meant to remind them that sacrifices of well-doing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Hebrews 13:16”