Bible Strands
Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses his fellow believers ("brothers") at the conclusion of the epistle, immediately following a doxology and preceding news of Timothy's release.
The words — Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō) literally means "I exhort" and ἀνέχεσθε (anechesthe) means "bear with," establishing the letter's tone as a direct, concise pastoral instruction rather than an extended treatise.
The thread — The text's emphasis on brief writing and urgent exhortation runs parallel to the closing remarks in 1 Peter 5:12 and the pastoral urgency of 2 Corinthians 6:1 and Hebrews 3:1.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to patiently receive a short, direct message and apply its instructions without demanding additional theological expansion.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 6:1 As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
- Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
- Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!
- 2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
- Hebrews 10:19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
- Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.
- Hebrews 13:1 Continue in brotherly love.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- Philemon 1:8 So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,