Bible Strands
Hebrews 13:24
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses a local Christian assembly from an unspecified location, placing this instruction at the letter’s conclusion between the note on Timothy’s release and the final grace benediction.
The words — ἡγουμένους (hēgoumenous) identifies those in a leading or overseeing capacity, and ἀσπάσασθε (aspasasthe) issues a direct command to greet.
The thread — The charge to honor leadership runs through Hebrews 13:7 and Hebrews 13:17, while the mention of senders from Italy reflects the cross-regional ministry connections documented in Acts 18:2.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to actively recognize spiritual oversight, maintain concrete fellowship with other believers, and accept that the community extends beyond a single geographic location.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
- Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
- Acts 18:2 There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
- Philemon 1:5 because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.
- Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
- Romans 16:21 Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.
- 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia:
- 2 Corinthians 13:13 All the saints send you greetings.
- Philippians 4:22 All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
- Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.