Hebrews 13:12 bbe — For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood.

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"For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood."

— Hebrews 13:12, Bible in Basic English

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“Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered without the gate. ”
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“Therefore, to sanctify the people by his own blood, Jesus also suffered outside the camp.”
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Hebrews 13 — Context

Do not be turned away by different strange teachings, because it is good for your hearts to be made strong by grace, and not by meats, which were of no profit to those who took so much trouble over them.

We have an altar from which those priests who are servants in the Tent may not take food.

For the bodies of the beasts whose blood is taken into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin are burned outside the circle of the tents.

For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood.

Let us then go out to him outside the circle of the tents, taking his shame on ourselves.

For here we have no fixed resting-place, but our search is for the one which is to come.

Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.

Hebrews 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 13:12 say?

Hebrews 13:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood.”

Where is Hebrews 13:12 in the Bible?

Hebrews 13:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 12.

Who wrote Hebrews?

Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.

What is the book of Hebrews about?

Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.

What are the major themes of Hebrews?

Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 13:12.

What translation should I read Hebrews 13:12 in?

Hebrews 13:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Hebrews 13:12?

Hebrews 13:12 reads (BBE): “For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Hebrews 13:12 bbe — For this reason Jesus was put to death outside the walls, so that he might make the people holy by his blood.

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