Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
New American Standard Bible
And do not neglect doing good and
King James Version
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Holman Bible
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
A Conservative Version
But do not forget benevolence and fellowship, for God is well pleased with such sacrifices.
American Standard Version
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Amplified
Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God.
An Understandable Version
But do not forget to do good deeds and share [with others], for God is very pleased with such "sacrifices."
Anderson New Testament
But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.
Bible in Basic English
But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.
Common New Testament
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God.
Darby Translation
But of doing good and communicating of your substance be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Godbey New Testament
But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Goodspeed New Testament
But do not forget to be helpful and generous, for that is the kind of sacrifice that pleases God.
John Wesley New Testament
But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Julia Smith Translation
And the doing good and mutual participation forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
King James 2000
But to do good and to share forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And do not neglect doing good and generosity, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Modern King James verseion
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
To do good, and to distribute, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Moffatt New Testament
Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.
Montgomery New Testament
And forget not to be kind and liberal; for with that sort of sacrifice God is well pleased.
NET Bible
And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
New Heart English Bible
But do not forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Noyes New Testament
But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Sawyer New Testament
And forget not beneficence and liberality; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
The Emphasized Bible
But, of the doing good and of fellowship, be not forgetful; for, with such sacrifices as these, is, God, well-pleased.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.
Webster
But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Weymouth New Testament
And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased.
Williams New Testament
And stop neglecting to do good and to be generous, for God is highly pleased with just such sacrifices as these.
World English Bible
But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Worrell New Testament
But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
Worsley New Testament
But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Youngs Literal Translation
and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Dedication » Personal of offerings » Acceptable
divine Favour » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
God » The possession of, characterized as pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
God » Pleasing of » Benevolence a means of
Pleasing God » Benevolence a means of
Pleasure » What is pleasing to the lord
The poor » They who in faith believe » Have the favor of God
Sacrifice » Whose sacrifice shall be accepted by the lord
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Benevolence
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Hebrews 13:16
Prayers for Hebrews 13:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concluding Ethical Instructions
15 Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of our lips that confess his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. 17 Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
Cross References
Romans 12:13
Supply the needs of the saints. Extend hospitality to strangers.
Philippians 4:18
I have been paid in full and have more than enough. I am fully supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus what you sent a fragrant aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
Micah 6:7-8
Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with endless rivers of oil? Am I to give my firstborn to pay for my rebellion, the fruit of my body in exchange for my soul?
Ephesians 4:28
The thief must no longer steal but must work hard and do what is good with his own hands, so that he might earn something to give to the needy.
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness.
Psalm 51:19
Then you will be pleased with right sacrifices, with burnt offerings, and with whole burnt offerings. Then they will offer bulls on your altar. To the Director: A Davidic instruction about Doeg, the Edomite, when he went to Saul and told him, "David went to the house of Abimelech."
Matthew 25:35-40
because I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you welcomed me.
Luke 6:35-36
Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people.
Luke 18:22
When Jesus heard this, he told him, "You still need to do one thing. Sell everything you have and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which in Greek is Dorcas. She was known for her good actions and acts of charity that she was always doing.
Acts 10:38
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, he went around doing good and healing everyone who was oppressed by the devil.
2 Corinthians 9:12-13
since this ministry you render is not only fully supplying the needs of the saints, it is also overflowing with more and more prayers of thanksgiving to God.
Galatians 6:6
The person who is taught the word should share all his goods with his teacher.
Galatians 6:10
So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.
Philippians 4:14
Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
2 Thessalonians 3:13
Brothers, do not get tired of doing what is right.
1 Timothy 6:18
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have ministered to the saints and continue to minister to them.
Hebrews 13:1-2
Let brotherly love continue.
3 John 1:11
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The person who does what is good is from God. The person who does what is evil has never seen God.