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These are the sacrifices that please God. <a href="/esv/hebrews/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. <a href="/bsb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And do not be forgetful of the good, and of the sharing; for God is well pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/kjv/hebrews/13.htm">King James Bible</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/nkjv/hebrews/13.htm">New King James Version</a> But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/nasb_/hebrews/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/nasb/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/nasb77/hebrews/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And do not neglect doing good and sharing; for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/lsb/hebrews/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/amp/hebrews/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Do not neglect to do good, to contribute [to the needy of the church as an expression of fellowship], for such sacrifices are always pleasing to God. <a href="/csb/hebrews/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/hcsb/hebrews/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Don&#8217t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/asv/hebrews/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/cev/hebrews/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God. <a href="/erv/hebrews/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/gwt/hebrews/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God. <a href="/gnt/hebrews/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not forget to do good and to help one another, because these are the sacrifices that please God. <a href="/isv/hebrews/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/msb/hebrews/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/net/hebrews/13.htm">NET Bible</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/nheb/hebrews/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But do not forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/wbt/hebrews/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But to do good, and to communicate, forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased. <a href="/web/hebrews/13.htm">World English Bible</a> But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/hebrews/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And do not be forgetful of doing good and of fellowship, for God is well-pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/blb/hebrews/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And do not be forgetful of the good, and of the sharing; for God is well pleased with such sacrifices. <a href="/ylt/hebrews/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased. <a href="/slt/hebrews/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the doing good and mutual participation forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/hebrews/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained. <a href="/cpdv/hebrews/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices. <a href="/nabre/hebrews/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind. <a href="/nrsvce/hebrews/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/hebrews/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And do not forget kindness and fellowship with the poor: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/hebrews/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And do not forget charity and sharing with the poor, for with these sacrifices a man pleases God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/hebrews/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/godbey/hebrews/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But do not forget benefaction and fellowship: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/haweis/hebrews/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.<CM> <a href="/mace/hebrews/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but don't forget to be beneficent to the community; for such sacrifice is acceptable to God. <a href="/wey/hebrews/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased. <a href="/worrell/hebrews/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased. <a href="/worsley/hebrews/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/parallel/hebrews/13-16.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=2908" 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">Sacrifice, Obedience, and Prayer</a> 15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">do not</a> <a href="/greek/1950.htm" title="1950: epilanthanesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To forget, neglect. Middle voice from epi and lanthano; to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect.">neglect</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/2140.htm" title="2140: eupoiias (N-GFS) -- Good-doing, doing of good. From a compound of eu and poieo; well-doing, i.e. Beneficence.">to do good</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2842.htm" title="2842: koinōnias (N-GFS) -- From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction.">to share with others,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiautais (DPro-DFP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">with such</a> <a href="/greek/2378.htm" title="2378: thysiais (N-DFP) -- Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice.">sacrifices</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/2100.htm" title="2100: euaresteitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To give pleasure to, please (perhaps with the added idea of: rendering good service to). From euarestos; to gratify entirely.">is pleased.</a> 17Obey 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.…<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="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9-10</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. / Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-17</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? / So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a> I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7-8</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. / 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="/luke/6-38.htm">Luke 6:38</a> Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” <a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a> and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9-10</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. / As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.to do.<a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1,2</a> Let brotherly love continue… <a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a> Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.<a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: … communicate.<a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Luke 18:22</a> Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.<a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12,13</a> For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; … with such.<a href="/hebrews/6-10.htm">Hebrews 6:10</a> For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.<a href="/psalms/51-19.htm">Psalm 51:19</a> Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.<a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Micah 6:7,8</a> Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Communicate</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-13.htm">Communicating</a> <a href="/philemon/1-17.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-35.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm">Others</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-8.htm">Share</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-11.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Well-Pleased</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/44-19.htm">Communicate</a> <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Communicating</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Fellowship</a> <a href="/james/1-24.htm">Forget</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/james/1-18.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-25.htm">Liberal</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-19.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/revelation/11-10.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/james/3-1.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">Sacrifices</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Share</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Sharing</a> <a href="/james/1-7.htm">Sort</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-17.htm">Well-Pleased</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>And do not neglect to do good This phrase emphasizes the importance of active benevolence and moral responsibility. In the context of the early Christian community, doing good was a tangible expression of faith, reflecting the teachings of Jesus, who went about doing good (<a href="/acts/10-38.htm">Acts 10:38</a>). The call to not neglect suggests a proactive approach, indicating that believers should be intentional and consistent in their good works. This aligns with <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-17</a>, which stresses that faith without works is dead, underscoring the necessity of actions that reflect one's beliefs.and to share with others Sharing with others was a fundamental aspect of the early church, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>, where believers held all things in common and distributed to anyone as they had need. This practice was rooted in the Jewish tradition of community support and hospitality, which was vital in a time without social safety nets. Sharing is not merely about material possessions but also includes time, talents, and spiritual gifts, fostering unity and mutual support within the body of Christ.for with such sacrifices The term "sacrifices" here draws a parallel to the Old Testament sacrificial system, where offerings were made to atone for sin and express devotion to God. However, in the New Covenant, the focus shifts from ritualistic animal sacrifices to spiritual sacrifices, such as acts of kindness and generosity. This is echoed in <a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>, where believers are urged to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. Such sacrifices are a reflection of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and are a way for believers to emulate His selflessness.God is pleased The idea that God is pleased with these sacrifices highlights the relational aspect of faith. Unlike the impersonal deities of surrounding cultures, the God of the Bible is personal and responsive to the actions of His people. This pleasure is not about earning salvation but about living in a way that honors God and reflects His character. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> states that without faith, it is impossible to please God, indicating that these actions are an outgrowth of genuine faith. The pleasure of God in these sacrifices also connects to the prophetic vision of a restored relationship between God and humanity, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a>, where true fasting is defined by acts of justice and mercy.<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 uncertain. The author writes to Jewish Christians, encouraging them to remain faithful to Christ. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a> The primary audience of the letter, who were facing persecution and were tempted to revert to Judaism. 3. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a> The context in which the letter was written, emphasizing communal living and mutual support.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_action.htm">The Call to Action</a> Christians are called to actively engage in doing good and sharing with others. This is not a passive suggestion but an active command. <a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_living.htm">Sacrificial Living</a> The concept of sacrifice in the New Testament often refers to acts of service and generosity. These are the sacrifices that please God, as opposed to the Old Testament animal sacrifices. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The early church thrived on the principles of sharing and community. Modern Christians are encouraged to foster similar environments of support and generosity. <a href="/topical/p/pleasing_god.htm">Pleasing God</a> Our actions, when aligned with God's will, are pleasing to Him. This should be a motivation for believers to live out their faith through good works. <a href="/topical/p/practical_generosity.htm">Practical Generosity</a> Sharing with others can take many forms, including time, resources, and spiritual support. Believers are encouraged to find practical ways to be generous in their daily lives.<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/who_is_chuck_smith.htm">What are spiritual sacrifices in religious practices?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_true_righteousness_in_the_bible.htm">What offerings are pleasing to God?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_help_endure_suffering.htm">How can we express gratitude and praise to God?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_consumerism.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on consumerism?</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>(16) And yet another offering may we bring: with thankfulness to Him must be joined acts of well doing to men; these, too, being presented as sacrifices to God.To communicate--i.e., freely to impart to others. (See <a href="/romans/12-13.htm" title="Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.">Romans 12:13</a>; <a href="/romans/15-26.htm" title="For it has pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm" title="Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution to them, and to all men;">2Corinthians 9:13</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm" title="That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;">1Timothy 6:18</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/hebrews/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - But to do good and to communicate forget not (τῆς δὲ εὐποιι'ας καὶ κοινωνίας μὴ ἐπιλανθάνεσθε: where εὐποιι'ας means "doing good to others" (cf. <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Mark 14:7</a>); while κοινωνίας expresses the sense of Christian fellowship evinced by communicating to others a share of what we have; cf. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13</a>): for With such sacrifices God is well pleased. <a href="/commentaries/hebrews/13-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. neglect ἐπιλανθάνεσθε (epilanthanesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1950.htm">Strong's 1950: </a> To forget, neglect. Middle voice from epi and lanthano; to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect. to do good εὐποιΐας (eupoiias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2140.htm">Strong's 2140: </a> Good-doing, doing of good. From a compound of eu and poieo; well-doing, i.e. Beneficence. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to share with others, κοινωνίας (koinōnias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2842.htm">Strong's 2842: </a> From koinonos; partnership, i.e. participation, or intercourse, or benefaction. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. with such τοιαύταις (toiautais) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). sacrifices θυσίαις (thysiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2378.htm">Strong's 2378: </a> Abstr. and concr: sacrifice; a sacrifice, offering. From thuo; sacrifice. God Θεός (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is pleased. εὐαρεστεῖται (euaresteitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2100.htm">Strong's 2100: </a> To give pleasure to, please (perhaps with the added idea of: rendering good service to). 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