11 translations · Greek
Hebrews 13:16
But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13:16 in 11 translations
- WEB World English Bible
- But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- KJV King James Version
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- ASV American Standard Version
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- LSV Literal Standard Version
- And do not be forgetful of doing good and of fellowship, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices.
- FBV Free Bible Version
- And don't forget to do what is good, and to share with others what you have, for God is pleased when you make such sacrifices.
- YLT Young’s Literal Translation
- and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
- DBY Darby Translation
- But of doing good and communicating [of your substance] be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- WBT Webster’s Bible
- But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- WEBC World English Bible (Catholic)
- But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- DRA Douay-Rheims 1899
- And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God’s favour is obtained.
The Greek words
Each word of the Greek text in order, with its transliteration, the Berean Standard Bible’s English for it, and its Strong’s number and short definition.
| Word | Transliteration | English (BSB) | Strong’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| τῆς | tēs | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| δὲ | de | And | G1161 δέ then |
| εὐποιΐας | eupoiias | to do good | G2140 εὐποιΐα doing good |
| καὶ | kai | and | G2532 καί and |
| κοινωνίας | koinōnias | to share with others | G2842 κοινωνία participation |
| μὴ | mē | {do} not | G3361 μή not |
| ἐπιλανθάνεσθε | epilanthanesthe | neglect | G1950 ἐπιλανθάνω to forget |
| τοιαύταις | toiautais | with such | G5108 τοιοῦτος such as this |
| γὰρ | gar | for | G1063 γάρ for |
| θυσίαις | thysiais | sacrifices | G2378 θυσία sacrifice |
| εὐαρεστεῖται | euaresteitai | is pleased | G2100 εὐαρεστέω to please |
| ὁ | ho | — | G3588 ὁ the/this/who |
| Θεός | Theos | God | G2316 θεός God |
Related verses
- Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:13
But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right.
- Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
- Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name, in that you served the saints, and still do serve them.
- Hebrews 13:1–2
Let brotherly love continue. Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.
- 1 Timothy 6:18
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
- Ephesians 4:28
Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, producing with his hands something that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.
- 2 Corinthians 9:12–13
For this service of giving that you perform not only makes up for lack among the saints, but abounds also through much giving of thanks to God; seeing that through the proof given by this service, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the Good News of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all;
- Philippians 4:18
But I have all things, and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God.
- Matthew 25:35–40
for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in. I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you; or thirsty, and give you a drink? …
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In context
14 For we don’t have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.
15 Through him, then, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.
16 But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.
18 Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
Read all of Hebrews 13 in the World English Bible.
Edition and source notes
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Literal Standard Version (2020) © Covenant Press and the Covenant Christian Coalition, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license. Free Bible Version (2018) © Dr. Jonathan Gallagher, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0. Imported from the checksum-pinned eBible.org USFX source; the extracted verse text is an adaptation shared under the same license.
The original words and their English come from the Berean Standard Bible translation tables (public domain); lemmas and short definitions from STEPBible (CC BY 4.0), with Greek definitions based on Abbott-Smith.
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