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words. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But I urge you, brothers and sisters, listen patiently to this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But I urge you, brothers, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/amp/hebrews/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/csb/hebrews/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. <a href="/asv/hebrews/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words. <a href="/cev/hebrews/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said. <a href="/erv/hebrews/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> I beg you, my friends, to listen patiently to this message of encouragement; for this letter I have written you is not very long. <a href="/isv/hebrews/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter. <a href="/msb/hebrews/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly. <a href="/net/hebrews/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you. <a href="/web/hebrews/13.htm">World English Bible</a> But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And I beg you, brothers, endure the word of the exhortation, for I have also written to you through few words. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have only written to you in few words. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you. <a href="/slt/hebrews/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I beseech you, brethren, hold up the word of entreaty: for I also sent to you in a few words.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a few words. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Brothers, I ask you to bear with this message of encouragement, for I have written to you rather briefly. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I beseech you, my brethren, to be patient in the word of comfort: for I have written you very briefly. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I beseech of you, my brethren, to be patient in your spirit with the word of exhortation, because I have written to you with brevity.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I beseech you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation: for I have written to you in few words.<CM> <a href="/godbey/hebrews/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But I exhort you, brethren, to receive the word of consolation: for I have indeed written unto you briefly. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Pray, my brethren, favourably receive this exhortation, which I have writ to you in brief. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/13-22.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=2976" 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> …21equip 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. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: Parakalō (V-PIA-1S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">I urge</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/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/430.htm" title="430: anechesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. ">to bear with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logou (N-GMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3874.htm" title="3874: paraklēseōs (N-GFS) -- From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.">of exhortation,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1989.htm" title="1989: epesteila (V-AIA-1S) -- To write, send by letter to. From epi and stello; to enjoin, i.e. to communicate by letter.">I have only written</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/1024.htm" title="1024: bracheōn (Adj-GMP) -- Short, little, few. Of uncertain affinity; short.">briefly.</a> 23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.…<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="/acts/13-15.htm">Acts 13:15</a> After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-27.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:27</a> I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a> This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-14.htm">1 Corinthians 4:14</a> I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">2 Peter 3:15</a> Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Romans 15:15</a> However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">1 Timothy 4:13</a> Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">2 Corinthians 1:13</a> For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely, <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a> Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a> Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. <a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Galatians 6:11</a> See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand! <a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Colossians 4:16</a> After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I beseech you, brothers, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words.suffer.<a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1-3,12-16</a> Let brotherly love continue… <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a> Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.<a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Hebrews 3:1,12,13</a> Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; … for.<a href="/galatians/6-11.htm">Galatians 6:11</a> Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.<a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">1 Peter 5:12</a> By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philemon/1-10.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-3.htm">Briefly</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-20.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Few</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-17.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Short</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Word</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-27.htm">Words</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/3-21.htm">Appeal</a> <a href="/james/3-12.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Briefly</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/luke/3-18.htm">Exhortation</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Few</a> <a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Kindly</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/james/2-14.htm">Profit</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Short</a> <a href="/james/5-13.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Word</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-24.htm">Words</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">Written</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>I urge you, brothers The term "brothers" indicates a familial relationship among believers, emphasizing unity and shared faith. This reflects the early Christian community's practice of viewing each other as spiritual family, transcending ethnic and social boundaries. The use of "urge" suggests a strong appeal, highlighting the importance of the message. This aligns with other New Testament writings where believers are encouraged to support and exhort one another (e.g., <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/4.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:1</a>).to bear with my word of exhortation The phrase "word of exhortation" suggests a message intended to encourage and strengthen the faith of the recipients. In the context of Hebrews, this likely refers to the entire epistle, which is filled with theological insights and practical advice. The call to "bear with" implies that the message may be challenging or require patience and perseverance to fully understand and apply. This is consistent with the broader theme of Hebrews, which encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite trials (<a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a>).for I have only written to you briefly This statement indicates that the author views the letter as a concise treatment of the topics addressed. Despite its brevity, the epistle covers significant theological ground, including the superiority of Christ and the call to faithfulness. The notion of brevity suggests that there is much more to explore and understand about the faith, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the teachings of Christ. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of continuous growth in understanding and wisdom (<a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_author_of_hebrews.htm">The Author of Hebrews</a> Traditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is debated. The author is a knowledgeable teacher of the Jewish faith and the new covenant in Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_recipients.htm">The Recipients (Brothers)</a> The letter is addressed to Jewish Christians who are familiar with the Old Testament and are facing persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_exhortation.htm">The Word of Exhortation</a> Refers to the entire letter of Hebrews, which serves as a sermon or a message of encouragement and warning. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The context in which the letter was received, a time of growth, persecution, and doctrinal formation for early Christians. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> Central to the message of Hebrews, emphasizing Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the mediator of a better covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_exhortation.htm">The Importance of Exhortation</a> Exhortation is vital for spiritual growth and perseverance. It involves encouragement, correction, and instruction in righteousness. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> The letter to the Hebrews encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite challenges and temptations to revert to old ways. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_encouragement.htm">The Role of Scripture in Encouragement</a> Scripture serves as a source of encouragement and guidance. Believers are urged to engage deeply with the Word for spiritual nourishment. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_brotherhood.htm">Community and Brotherhood</a> The use of "brothers" highlights the importance of Christian community and mutual support in the journey of faith. <a href="/topical/b/brief_yet_powerful.htm">Brief Yet Powerful</a> Even brief messages or letters can have a profound impact when they are rooted in truth and delivered with love.<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/why_is_the_thessalonian_church_important.htm">Why label evil as good and good as evil?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_drums.htm">What are the biblical types of love?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_heb._3_13_align_with_early_disputes.htm">How can Hebrews 3:13's call for daily encouragement to avoid sin be reconciled with early Christian communities' doctrinal disputes and divisions?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</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>(22) And I beseech you.--Rather, Bui I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for indeed it is in few words that I have written unto you. How fitly the whole Epistle may be spoken of as an "exhortation" is obvious. (See Note on <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm" title="Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing you are dull of hearing.">Hebrews 5:11</a>.) And if we take into account the subjects with which the writer has been dealing, we shall not wonder that a Letter which might have been read to the assembled church in less than an hour should be described as brief. (Comp. <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm" title="By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein you stand.">1Peter 5:12</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - But I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. This and the following verse are in the manner of a postscript, such as is usual with St. Paul. Some little apprehension is implied (cf. ver. 18) of the admonitions not being taken well by all. Though the Epistle is not short as compared with others, yet it has been compressed with as "few words" as the subject would allow (cf. ver. 11). If, however, this concluding portion of the Epistle was written or dictated by St. Paul himself, as suggested under ver. 19, the "few words" may possibly refer to it only. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I urge Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. 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. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. to bear with ἀνέχεσθε (anechesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist. [my] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine 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. word λόγου (logou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of exhortation, παρακλήσεως (paraklēseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3874.htm">Strong's 3874: </a> From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I have {only} written ἐπέστειλα (epesteila) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1989.htm">Strong's 1989: </a> To write, send by letter to. From epi and stello; to enjoin, i.e. to communicate by letter. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. briefly. βραχέων (bracheōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1024.htm">Strong's 1024: </a> Short, little, few. 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