Bible Strands
Hebrews 13:18
Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
Berean Standard Bible
Follow its threads on the canvas →
Study note
Setting — The author of Hebrews addresses a community of believers immediately after instructing them to submit to their leaders and just before requesting personal restoration. He speaks as a minister aware of his accountability to God and his readers.
The words — πειθόμεθα (peithometha) means "we are assured," and συνείδησιν (suneidēsin) translates to "conscience." The text uses these terms to declare the author's conviction of moral integrity.
The thread — This appeal for intercession appears alongside similar commands in 1 Thessalonians 5:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, and Colossians 4:3. These passages consistently link apostolic ministry with communal prayer.
Why it lands — The verse asks readers to pray for the author's conduct while affirming that spiritual leadership requires transparent accountability. It places the burden of mutual prayer on the community.
Drafted by a language model from the text, its original words and its cross-references, then checked against them. It can still be wrong: open the verse in the app to report it.
The Greek words
King James Version
Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brothers, pray for us as well.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- Colossians 4:3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- Acts 24:16 In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
- Romans 15:30 Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- Acts 23:1 Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”
- Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.