1.
Let brotherly love continue.
brotherly love . Greek. Philadelphia. See Romans 12:10 .
continue . Greek. meno . Seep. 1511.
2.
Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
Be not forgetful = Forget not.
Be . . . forgetful . Greek. epilanthanomai. See Hebrews 6:10 .
to entertain, &c . = hospitality. Greek. philoxenia. Only here and Romans 12:13 .
thereby = by (Greek. dia . App-104 .Hebrews 13:1; Hebrews 13:1 ) this.
some . Greek. tines . App-124 .
entertained . Greek. xenizo. See Acts 10:6 . The word only in Acts, here, and 1 Peter 4:4 , 1 Peter 4:12 . As Abraham, Lot, Manoah, Gideon; and compare Matthew 25:35 .
unawares . Greek. lanthano. See Acts 26:26 .
3.
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
Remember . Greek. mimneskomai. Compare Hebrews 2:6 .
them, &c . = the bound ones. Greek. desmios.
bound, &c . Greek. sundeomai. Only here.
them which, &c . Greek. kakoucheomai. See Hebrews 11:37 . Pagan writers notice the kindness of "Christians" to their brethren in affliction.
4.
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Marriage . This is not a statement of fact, but an exhortation, "Let marriage be", &c.
undefiled . Greek. amiantos. See Hebrews 7:26 .
whoremongers = fornicators, as Hebrews 12:16 .
God . App-98 .
judge . Greek. krino. App-122 . punish (Figure of speech Metonymy of cause. App-6 ).
5.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
conversation = bent, manner (of life). Greek. tropos. See Acts 1:11 .
without, &c. Greek. aphilarguros, literally without love of money.
be conten t. Greek. arkeo .
such things, &c . = the things that are present.
He = Himself.
never = by no means. Greek. ou me. App-105 .
leave = let . . . go. Greek. aniemi . See Acts 16:26 .
nor . Literally nor by no means. Greek. oud' ou me. The strongest negative possible.
forsake . Greek. enkataleipo. See Acts 2:27 .
6.
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
LORD . App-98 .
Helper = Succourer. Greek. boethos. Only here; compare Psalms 10:14 ; Psalms 22:11 , &c.
man . Greek. anthropos. App-123 .
unto = to. The quotation is from Psalms 118:6 .
7.
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Remember . See Hebrews 11:15 .
them, &c . = your leaders (Greek. hegeomai, as verses: Hebrews 13:17 , Hebrews 13:24 ).
who = such as.
have spoken = spoke. Greek. laleo . App-121 .
word . App-121 .
faith . App-150 .
follow = imitate. Greek. mimeomai . See 2 Thessalonians 3:7 .
considering . App-133 .
end . Greek. ekbasis. Only here and 1 Corinthians 10:13 .
conversation = (manner of) life. Greek. anastrophe. See Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:13 .
8.
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Jesus Christ . App-98 .
the same . Greek. ho autos. This is the translated in the Septuagint of the Hebrew 'attah hu, a Divine title. See Psalms 102:27 . Compare Malachi 3:6 .
9.
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
carried about . Greek. periphero. See Ephesians 4:14 . The texts read "carried away".
divers . Greek. poikilos. See Hebrews 2:4 .
strange . Greek. xenos . See Acts 17:18 .
established . Same as "confirm", Hebrews 2:3 .
with = by. No preposition: dative case.
grace . App-184 .
meats . By Figure of speech Synecdoche of species ( App-6 ) = for various and "strange doctrines" of no profit to those who practice them.
which, &c . = in (Greek. en) which they who walked have not been profited. See Hebrews 4:2 .
10.
We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
altar . The reference is to the sin-offering, which was wholly burnt outside the camp. Leviticus 4:1-21 ; Leviticus 16:27 .
whereof = of (Greek. ek) which
right . Greek. exousia. App-172 .
serve . Greek. latreuo. App-190 .
11.
For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp.
beasts . Greek. zoon. Compare Hebrews 12:20 .
into . Greek. eis. App-104 .
the sanctuary . The Holy of Holies. See Hebrews 8:2 .
for = concerning. Greek. peri . App-104 .
sin . Greek. hamartia. App-128 .
without = outside. Greek. exo.
12.
Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.
Jesus . App-98 .
that = in order that. Greek. hina .
people . Greek. laos. See Acts 2:47 .
with = by, as Hebrews 13:11 .
13.
Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
camp. i.e. Apostate Judaism. Hebrew believers would understand the reference to Exodus 33:7 , after the apostasy of the "calf".
reproach . See Hebrews 11:26 .
14.
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
seek . Same word in Hebrews 11:14 .
one to com e = the coming one.
15.
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
praise . Greek. ainesis. Only here. Compare Acts 2:47 .
continually . See Hebrews 9:6 (always).
the fruit of our lips . This is a reference to Hosea 14:2 , where the Septuagint renders the Hebrew parim sephatheynu by "bullocks of our lips". Compare Isaiah 57:19 .
giving thanks = confessing. Greek. homologeo. See Hebrews 11:13 . Figure of speech Catachresis. App-6 .
name . See Acts 2:38 .
16.
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
to do good . Literally the doing well. Greek. eupoiia. Only here.
to communicate = fellowship Greek. koinonia. Compare 1 Timothy 6:18 .
is well pleased . See Hebrews 11:5 , Hebrews 11:6
17.
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.
Obey . Greek. peitho. App-150 .
submit = be submissive. Greek. hupeiko. Only here. Compare eiko (Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:5 ).
yourselves . Omit.
watch . Greek. agrupneo. See Ephesians 6:18 .
souls . App-110 .
they that must give = those about to give. Greek. apodidomi.
account . Greek. logos. App-121 .
with grief = groaning. Greek. stenazo, as Mark 7:34 .
unprofitable . Greek. alusiteles. Only here. Figure of speech Meiosis. App-6 .
18.
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Pray . Greek. proseuchomai. App-134 .
trust . Greek. peitho . App-150 .:2.
conscience . See Acts 23:1 .
willing . Greek. thelo . App-102 .
live . Greek. anastrepho. See Hebrews 10:33 . The noun in Hebrews 13:7 .
19.
But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
beseech . Greek. parakaleo. App-134 .
the rather = more abundantly. Greek. perissoteros. Occurs: Hebrews 2:1 .
restored . Greek. apokathistemi. See Acts 1:6 .
20.
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,
peace = the peace. Compare Romans 15:33 ; Romans 16:20 . 1Th 5:23 . 2 Thessalonians 3:16 .
brought again = brought up. Compare Romans 10:7 .
from the dead . Greek. ek nekron . App-139 .
Lord . App-98 .
that = the.
Shepherd . Figure of speech Anthropopatheia ( App-6 ). Compare John 10:11 . 1 Peter 5:4 , and Septuagint of Isaiah 63:11 .
everlasting . App-151 .
covenant . Greek. diatheke. See Matthew 26:28 . Compare Genesis 9:16 .
21.
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 for ever and ever. Amen.
Make . . . perfect . Greek. katartizo. Same word 1 Peter 5:10 . App-125 .
work . Some texts read "thing".
will . Greek. thelema. App-102 .
working = doing. Same Greek. verb in verses: Hebrews 6:17 , Hebrews 6:19 .
well pleasing . Greek. euarestos. See Romans 12:1 .
in His sight = before Him.
for ever and ever . App-151 .
22.
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
suffer . Greek. anechomai. See Luke 9:41 .
exhortation . See Hebrews 12:5 .
have written a letter = wrote.
in . Greek. dia . App-104 .Hebrews 13:1 .
23.
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know ye . May be imperative, or indicative, present tense. Greek. ginosko. App-132 .
is set at liberty = has been released, dismissed: or sent away on some special mission (as in 1 Corinthians 4:17 ). Greek. apoluo. App-174 . Compare Acts 13:3 ; Acts 15:30 , Acts 15:33 ; Acts 19:41 ; Acts 23:22 ; Acts 28:25 (departed), &c. See Introductory Notes(5) and App-180 .
if . Greek. ean. App-118 .
see . App-133 .
24.
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute . Greek. aspazomai. See 3 John 1:14 .
saints . See Acts 9:13 .
They of Italy . Latins dwelling in the place whence Hebrews was dispatched. No clue here to the locality or to whom the Epistle was originally sent.
of . Greek. apo. App-104 .
25.
Grace be with you all. Amen.