Commentary on the book of hebrews chapter 13 verse 17

Hebrews 10 holding fast with a perfect sacrifice a. After all, praising and giving thanks to god is a christians duty. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves. Hebrews commentary matthew henrys complete commentary.

That included looking to the example of christian leaders hebrews. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you. So much greater was this announcement than the help which the law held forth that jesus could say to his disciples. Hebrews, new king james version nkjv the bible app. When trying to determine the definition of a term, it is best to look at its usage in the passage and book under consideration.

Foreword the life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep. Obey them that have the rule over you the expression. Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled from this translation many have no doubt assumed that all was well within. Significantly, love of the brethren stands at the head of the list of all obligations.

Steven cole writes if the original readers were to go back to judaism, with its sacrificial system, they would forfeit the tremendous benefits that jesus christ secured for them. The old king james version of the bible had this verse reading. There are two schools of thought that ive heard regarding this verse. What does this chapter say about christian leaders. Study hebrews using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

Complete concise 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. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Hebrews chapter 12 verse by verse bible commentary. This special king would be from the family of david. Have we been so fearful of authority that we have stripped verse 17 of any significant meaning at all. In the book of hebrews, the word peitho is used 4 times 2.

In this concluding chapter we find fresh instances of that divine wisdom wherewith the apostle was influenced in writing this epistle. Sep 11, 2015 when trying to determine the definition of a term, it is best to look at its usage in the passage and book under consideration. Hebrews bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Obey them that have the rule over you not the ecclesiastical rulers among the jews, for to these they were no longer obliged, they being no longer under such tutors and governors. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels. The apostle, in this chapter, applies what he has collected in the chapter foregoing, and makes use of it as a great motive to patience and perseverance in the christian faith and state, pressing home the argument, i. Earlier, this chapter offered directions for christian living hebrews. Wherefore jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. I said last week that i see three points in verse 17. The apostle in this chapter pursueth his counsel to the subjects of the unmoveable kingdom of christ, for their performing suitable duties to such a privilege. Hebrews commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible.

C h spurgeon spoke frequently about conscience as seen in the. Hebrews new international version niv concluding exhortations. Hebrews chapter kjv king james version irene, you have no cause to judge which sacrifice is just before god. 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 hebrews. The people must search the scriptures, and so far as the ministers teach. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. We are wise to assume that if a term is used in back to back verses, that its meaning is not going to change. David guzik commentary on hebrews 10, in which the author encourages the believer to hold fast with the perfect sacrifice that is found in jesus. For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. These figures exhibited faith, despite hardships and persecutions, and were able to hold fast to trust. Perhaps this explains why presentday christians often find this book confusing or even misleading.

To the bible student, the verse that should stand out immediately is. From a greater example than he had yet mentioned, and that is christ himself, hebrews 12. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. There are books today on spiritual abuse and churches that abuse. The author is anonymous, although the internal reference to our brother timothy hebrews. Hebrews is the thirteenth and the last chapter of the epistle to the hebrews in the new testament of the christian bible. Hebrews commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The children quickly recognize that they can do as they please, without any penalty, because dad and mom dont agree. For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect. Commentaries on hebrews the life application bible commentary series provides verse by verse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament.

David guzik commentary on hebrews, where the church is given some. Westcott divided the various exhortations listed in this chapter into the three categories of. Study hebrews using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The author explained the meaning of various key greek words and provided information on the cultural and historical background. Hebrews differs in some respect with the other epistles of the nt. Hebrews with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Hebrews by faith 11 now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of e things not seen. I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous men longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it mt. Besides fulfilling their injunctions, be ready to comply with their wishes and requests. Obey them that have the rule over you obey your leaders. Does chapter reflect the jewish unbelievers or false teachers. Remember the prisoners as if chained with themthose who are mistreated.

The new testament book of hebrews was originally written in greek. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. According to adam clarke, this verse is peculiarly emphatic in that this short sentence contains five negatives, making a literal translation scarcely possible. The author gave a paragraph or two of scripture and then studied through that verse by verse. If hebrews is a letter, which appears certain from chapter , why is there no opening greeting. For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins.

Perhaps the most enigmatic epistle of the new testament, the book of hebrews confronts the reader with foundational christian doctrines framed for an audience steeped in jewish law and tradition. Easyenglish is a system of simple english designed by wycliffe associates uk. The book of hebrews chapter, king james bible verse. So obedience to church leadership is especially important if the church has to discipline a sinning member.

A key theme of the book of hebrews, in fact, is the idea that gods plan does not change. If we do not trust christ, and consequently live for him, confessing when we fail, then we are in danger of losing our faith, and if that happens we will be lost as well. The author gave a paragraph or two of scripture and then studied through that versebyverse. This attribution has been disputed since the second century, and there is no decisive evidence for the authorship. In the former verse the apostle exhorts them to remember those who had been their leaders, and to imitate their faith. Barnes, let brotherly love continue implying that it now existed among them.

Wuest, a greek scholar, comments on the scriptures from the original root language from which our english bibles were translated. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying the word of god to life today. One such testimony can be found in the book damaged disciples by ron and vicki burks. Its talking about chastisement of believers all the way through the chapter beginning with verse 5.

This part of the book of hebrews is mostly a list of practical instructions for christian living. Second, though verse 3 suggests that the writer of hebrews did not. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for god will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. God is not called father of the believers hebrews 12. To the hebrews, solomon was a picture of the special king who was coming one day. When reading this chapter, we must not lose sight of that theme. Remember your former leaders, and imitate their faith. The book of hebrews chapter , king james bible verse.

Hebrews commentary edited by glenn pease concluding exhortations 1 keep on loving each other as brothers. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. As part of this discussion, the writer looked back to heroes of the faith hebrews 11. A free bible commentary on the letter to the hebrews in easy english. He is not fit to rule who is not capable of guiding. Dec 18, 2014 a verse by verse commentary on hebrews chapter.