Hebrews 13:16

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“And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

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BSBPD

“And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Hebrews 13:16 — 22 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
  2. Psalms 51:19Then You will delight in righteous sacrifices, in whole burnt offerings; then bulls will be offered on Your altar.
  3. Micah 6:7Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
  4. Matthew 25:35For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,
  5. Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
  6. Luke 18:22On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
  7. Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
  8. Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him.
  9. Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
  10. 2 Corinthians 9:12For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  11. Galatians 6:6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
  12. Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  13. Ephesians 4:28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
  14. Philippians 4:14Nevertheless, you have done well to share in my affliction.
  15. Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  16. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
  17. 2 Thessalonians 3:13But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
  18. 1 Timothy 6:18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
  19. Philemon 1:6I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.
  20. Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
  21. Hebrews 13:1Continue in brotherly love.
  22. 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

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