Chapter 13
1 Let brotherly love continue .
2 Don’ t forget to show hospitality to strangers , for in doing so , some have entertained angels without knowing it .
3 Remember those who are in bonds , as bound with them , and those who are ill-treated , since you are also in the body .
4 Let marriage be held in honour amongst all , and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers .
5 Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have , for he has said , " I will in no way leave you , neither will I in any way forsake you ."
6 So that with good courage we say , " The Lord is my helper. I will not fear . What can man do to me ?"
7 Remember your leaders , men who spoke to you the word of God , and considering the results of their conduct, imitate their faith .
8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday , today , and forever .
9 Don’ t be carried away by various and strange teachings , for it is good that the heart be established by grace , not by foods , through which those who were so occupied were not benefitted.
10 We have an altar from which those who serve the holy tabernacle have no right to eat .
11 For the bodies of those animals , whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burnt outside of the camp .
12 Therefore Jesus also , that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered outside of the gate .
13 Let’s therefore go out to him outside of the camp , bearing his reproach .
14 For we don’ t have here an enduring city , but we seek that which is to come .
15 Through him , then , let ’s 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 honourably in all things .
19 I strongly urge you to do this , that I may be restored to you sooner .
20 Now may the God of peace , who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant , our Lord Jesus ,
21 make you complete in every good work to do his will , working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight , through Jesus Christ , to whom be the glory forever and ever . Amen.
22 But I exhort you , brothers, endure the word of exhortation , for I have written to you in few words .
23 Know that our brother Timothy has been freed, with whom , if he comes shortly , I will see you .
24 Greet all of your leaders and all the saints. The Italians greet you .
25 Grace be with you all . Amen.