Hebrews 13:21 bbe — Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes throug…

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"Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes through Jesus Christ; and may the glory be given to him for ever and ever. So be it."

— Hebrews 13:21, Bible in Basic English

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Hebrews 13 — Context

18

Make prayers for us, for we are certain that our hearts are free from the sense of sin, desiring the right way of life in all things.

19

I make this request more strongly, in the hope of coming back to you more quickly.

20

Now may the God of peace, who made that great keeper of his flock, even our Lord Jesus, come back from the dead through the blood of the eternal agreement,

21

Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes through Jesus Christ; and may the glory be given to him for ever and ever. So be it.

22

But, brothers, take kindly the words which I have said for your profit; for I have not sent you a long letter.

23

Our brother Timothy has been let out of prison; and if he comes here in a short time, he and I will come to you together.

24

Give words of love from me to those who are rulers over you, and to all the saints. Those who are in Italy send you their love.

Hebrews 13:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 13:21 say?
Hebrews 13:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes through Jesus Christ; and may the glory be given to him for ever and ever. So be it.”
Where is Hebrews 13:21 in the Bible?
Hebrews 13:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 13, verse 21.
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 13:21.
What translation should I read Hebrews 13:21 in?
Hebrews 13:21 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 13:21?
Hebrews 13:21 reads (BBE): “Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes through Jesus Christ; and may the glory be given to him for ever and ever. So be it.” 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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