Bible Strands
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Christian readers, placing this command immediately after instructions on hospitality and before directives on marriage.
The words — μιμνῄσκεσθε (mimnēskesthe) carries the literal sense "do remember," and συνδεδεμένοι (sundedemenoi) means "bound with."
The thread — The text runs parallel to Matthew 25:36, Hebrews 10:34, and Romans 12:15.
Why it lands — The passage requires readers to actively identify with imprisoned and abused individuals as if sharing their exact condition.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
Cross-references
- Matthew 25:36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’
- Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession.
- Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
- 1 Corinthians 12:26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
- Colossians 4:18 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
- Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- 1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
- Matthew 25:43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’
- Acts 24:23 He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.
- Genesis 40:14 But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.