Hebrews 13:16

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

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The anonymous author of Hebrews addresses a Christian community, concluding a sequence of practical instructions with a final command to active generosity.

The words — The Greek construction μὴ ἐπιλανθὴσθε (mē epilanthanesthe) literally commands readers "do not be forgetful" regarding εὐποιίας (eupoiias, "acts of good") and κοινωνίας (koinōnias, "sharing").

The thread — This directive runs parallel to the ethical instructions in Galatians 6:10, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, and Romans 12:13.

Why it lands — The text explicitly frames material generosity as a sacrifice that God receives favorably, requiring readers to execute practical sharing rather than merely acknowledge need.

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The Greek words

τῆςtēs<the>δὲdeAnd εὐποιΐαςeupoiiasthe good καὶkaiand κοινωνίαςkoinōniasof sharing μὴmēnot ἐπιλανθάνεσθε·epilanthanesthedo be forgetful;τοιαύταιςtoiautaiswith such γὰρgarfor θυσίαιςthusiaissacrifices εὐαρεστεῖταιeuaresteitaiis well pleased ὁho<the>θεός.¶theosGod.

King James Version

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

Cross-references

Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Hebrews 6:10 For 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.
Hebrews 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
1 Timothy 6:18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Ephesians 4:28 He 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.
2 Corinthians 9:12 For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians 4:18 I 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.
Matthew 25:35 For 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,