Hebrews 13:16 net — And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

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"And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices."

— Hebrews 13:16, NET Bible

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Hebrews 13 — Context

13

We must go out to him, then, outside the camp, bearing the abuse he experienced.

14

For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.

15

Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, acknowledging his name.

16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

17

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

19

I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

Hebrews 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 13:16 say?
Hebrews 13:16 in the NET Bible reads: “And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.”
Where is Hebrews 13:16 in the Bible?
Hebrews 13:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 16.
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 13:16.
What translation should I read Hebrews 13:16 in?
Hebrews 13:16 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 13:16?
Hebrews 13:16 reads (NET): “And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.” 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.
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