Hebrews 13:16
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And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Commentaries
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But--But the sacrifice of praise with the lips (Heb 13:15) is not enough; there must be also doing good (beneficence) and communicating (that is, imparting a share of your means, Gal 6:6) to the needy. with such--and not mere ritualistic sacrifices.
Open source ↗The apostle, having treated largely of Christ, and faith, and free grace, and gospel privileges, and warned the Hebrews against apostasy, now, in the close of all, recommends several excellent duties to them, as the proper fruits of faith (v. 1-17); he then bespeaks their prayers for him, and offers up his prayers to God for them, gives them some hope of seeing himself and Timothy, and ends with the general salutation and benediction (Heb 13:18 to the end).
Open source ↗13:16 to do good and to share with those in need: These are basic Christian sacrifices (6:10; 10:24, 34; 13:1-3); they characterize life in the Christian community.
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Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.