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Amen. <a href="/nlt/hebrews/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/esv/hebrews/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> equip you in everything good, in order to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13.htm">King James Bible</a> Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/13.htm">New King James Version</a> make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> equip you in every good thing to do His will, by doing in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/amp/hebrews/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> equip you with every good thing to carry out His will and strengthen you [making you complete and perfect as you ought to be], accomplishing in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/csb/hebrews/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> equip you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> equip you with all that is good to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ. Glory belongs to Him forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/hebrews/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/hebrews/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I pray God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/erv/hebrews/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen. <a href="/isv/hebrews/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> equip you with everything good to do his will, accomplishing in us what pleases him through Jesus, the Messiah. To him be glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/msb/hebrews/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> equip you with every good work to do His will. And may He accomplish in you what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/net/hebrews/13.htm">NET Bible</a> equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> make you complete in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> fully equip you with every grace that you may need for the doing of His will, producing in us that which will truly please Him through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/web/hebrews/13.htm">World English Bible</a> make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> make you perfect in every good work to do His will, doing in you that which is well-pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom [is] the glory through the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> equip you in everything good, in order to do His will, working in us that which is well pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> make you perfect in every good work to do His will, doing in you that which is well-pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom is the glory -- to the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/slt/hebrews/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Put you in proper order in every good work for doing his will, doing in you the thing pleasing before him, by Jesus Christ; to whom glory for the time of times. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Fit you in all goodness, that you may do his will; doing in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> equip you with all goodness, so that you may do his will. May he accomplish in you whatever is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/13.htm">New American Bible</a> furnish you with all that is good, that you may do his will. May he carry out in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever [and ever]. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> make you complete in everything good so that you may do his will, working among us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Perfect you in every good work to do his will and perform in us whatever is excellent before him by Yeshua The Messiah, to whom is glory to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> perfect you in every good work, in order that you may do his will, working in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory from age to age. Amen.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in every good thing to do his will, doing that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the age of the ages. Amen. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> make you fit for every good work to do his will, producing in you that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the everlasting ages. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the sheep) make you perfect in every virtue, to the accomplishment of his will: effecting that in you by Jesus Christ, which is agreeable to him: to whom be glory thro' all ages. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> fully equip you with every grace that you may need for the doing of His will, producing in us that which will truly please Him through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> make you perfect in every good thing to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to Whom be the glory forever. Amen. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/13-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-IAXXp5zcA?start=2960" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/hebrews/13.htm">Benediction and Farewell</a> 20Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21<a href="/greek/2675.htm" title="2675: katartisai (V-AOA-3S) -- From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust.">equip</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathō (Adj-DNS) -- A primary word; good.">good thing</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">do</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2307.htm" title="2307: thelēma (N-ANS) -- An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination.">will.</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">And may He accomplish</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/2101.htm" title="2101: euareston (Adj-ANS) -- Acceptable, well-pleasing (especially to God), grateful. From eu and arestos; fully agreeable.">pleasing</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">in His sight</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to whom be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever.</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> 22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a> For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. <a href="/2_timothy/3-17.htm">2 Timothy 3:17</a> so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a> so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23-24</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. / The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a> I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-17.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:17</a> encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed. <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a> and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a> being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20-21</a> Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-8.htm">1 Corinthians 1:8-9</a> He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. / God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. <a href="/isaiah/64-8.htm">Isaiah 64:8</a> But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.Make.<a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Hebrews 12:23</a> To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.<a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Psalm 138:8</a> The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.every.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:<a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.<a href="/philippians/1-11.htm">Philippians 1:11</a> Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.to do.<a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a> For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.<a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21</a> Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.<a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Matthew 12:50</a> For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.working.<a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a> For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.well pleasing.<a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.<a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.<a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17,18</a> For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost… through.<a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23,24</a> And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/philemon/1-25.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Equip</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Full</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm">Make</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Need</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Please</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-7.htm">Producing</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-21.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Wellpleasing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Well-Pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Work</a> <a href="/philemon/1-6.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-25.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/james/1-14.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Equip</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Full</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/james/1-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-25.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Make</a> <a href="/james/2-15.htm">Need</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Perfect</a> <a href="/james/2-3.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Producing</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Ready</a> <a href="/james/1-27.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Wellpleasing</a> <a href="/leviticus/10-19.htm">Well-Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/2-22.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Hebrews 13</div>1. <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Various admonitions as to love;</a> 4. <a href="/hebrews/13-4.htm">to honest life;</a> 5. <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">to avoid covetousness;</a> 7. <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">to regard God's preachers;</a> 9. <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">to take heed of strange doctrines;</a> 10. <a href="/hebrews/13-10.htm">to confess Christ;</a> 16. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">to give alms;</a> 17. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">to obey governors;</a> 18. <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">to pray for the apostles.</a> 20. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">The conclusion.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/hebrews/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/hebrews/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>equip you with every good thing to do His will This phrase emphasizes God's provision for believers to fulfill His purposes. The concept of being "equipped" suggests preparation and readiness, akin to how soldiers are outfitted for battle (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>). The "good thing" refers to spiritual gifts and resources necessary for living a godly life (<a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a>). Doing "His will" aligns with the Lord's Prayer, where Jesus teaches to pray for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>). This reflects a life of obedience and submission to God's plans, reminiscent of Jesus' own submission to the Father (<a href="/john/6-38.htm">John 6:38</a>).And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight This part of the verse highlights God's active role in sanctification. The idea of God accomplishing His work in believers is echoed in <a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a>, where Paul expresses confidence that God will complete the good work He began. "Pleasing in His sight" suggests living in a way that aligns with God's standards, as seen in <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1-2</a>, where believers are urged to offer themselves as living sacrifices. This phrase underscores the transformation process, where believers are conformed to the image of Christ (<a href="/romans/8-29.htm">Romans 8:29</a>).through Jesus Christ Jesus is the mediator through whom God's work is accomplished in believers. This reflects the centrality of Christ in the New Covenant, as He is the High Priest who intercedes for us (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>). The phrase underscores the necessity of Christ's role in salvation and sanctification, as He is the vine and believers are the branches, apart from whom they can do nothing (<a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>). It also points to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, who would bring about a new covenant (<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>).to whom be glory forever and ever This doxology attributes eternal glory to Jesus Christ, affirming His divine nature and eternal reign. The phrase is a common conclusion in New Testament writings, emphasizing the perpetual worship and honor due to Christ (<a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>). It reflects the ultimate purpose of all creation, which is to glorify God (<a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>). This eternal perspective encourages believers to live with a focus on God's glory, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a>.Amen "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," used to affirm the truthfulness of a statement. It is a common conclusion to prayers and doxologies, signifying agreement and certainty. In the context of this verse, it serves as a final affirmation of the prayerful desires expressed, echoing the use of "Amen" in other scriptural prayers and blessings (<a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the one through whom God accomplishes His will in us. He is the mediator and the one who empowers believers to live a life pleasing to God. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> While the exact identity is unknown, the author is writing to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain faithful to Christ and His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a> The original audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and were tempted to revert to Judaism. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The one who equips believers with everything good to do His will, working through Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The collective body of believers who are being equipped and transformed to do God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_equipping.htm">God's Equipping</a> God provides believers with the necessary tools and resources to fulfill His will. This equipping is not just for personal benefit but for the advancement of His kingdom. <a href="/topical/p/pleasing_god.htm">Pleasing God</a> Our actions should be aimed at pleasing God, not just fulfilling religious duties. This requires a heart aligned with His purposes. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_jesus_christ.htm">Role of Jesus Christ</a> Jesus is the means through which we are equipped and empowered. Our relationship with Him is crucial for living a life that pleases God. <a href="/topical/c/continuous_transformation.htm">Continuous Transformation</a> The Christian life is a journey of continuous growth and transformation, as God works in us to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/g/glory_to_god.htm">Glory to God</a> Ultimately, all our efforts and accomplishments should point back to the glory of God, acknowledging His sovereignty and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_hebrews_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 13</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_the_antioch_incident.htm">What is the washing of regeneration?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_christian_leadership.htm">What defines Christian leadership?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_heb._13_20-21_align_with_other_atonement_views.htm">(Hebrews 13:20–21) How can this text’s explanation of God’s covenant through Jesus align with other biblical passages that present conflicting perspectives on atonement and redemption?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_be_perfect_like_god.htm">Are you living in a way that honors the Gospel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/hebrews/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) Make you perfect.--To "make perfect" is the translation of two different words in this Epistle. In the one, which is of frequent occurrence (<a href="/hebrews/2-10.htm" title="For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.">Hebrews 2:10</a>; <a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm" title="For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.">Hebrews 10:1</a>; <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm" title="To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,">Hebrews 12:23</a>, et al.), "perfect" stands contrasted with that which is immature, which has not attained its end and aim. The other, which is used here (and in a somewhat different sense in <a href="/hebrews/10-5.htm" title="Why when he comes into the world, he said, Sacrifice and offering you would not, but a body have you prepared me:">Hebrews 10:5</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-3.htm" title="Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.">Hebrews 11:3</a>), rather conveys the thought of completeness, complete equipment or preparation.Every good work.--The best authorities read "every good thing;" and below, substitute "us" for "you." . . . <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/13-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>equip καταρτίσαι (katartisai) Verb - Aorist Optative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2675.htm">Strong's 2675: </a> From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. every παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. good {thing} ἀγαθῷ (agathō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. do ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will. θέλημα (thelēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2307.htm">Strong's 2307: </a> An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. [And] may He accomplish ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pleasing εὐάρεστον (euareston) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2101.htm">Strong's 2101: </a> Acceptable, well-pleasing (especially to God), grateful. From eu and arestos; fully agreeable. in His sight ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to whom [be] ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. forever αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ever. αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. Amen. ἀμήν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">NT Letters: Hebrews 13:21 Make you complete in every good work (Heb. He. 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