Benediction

20 Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with every good thing to do his will, carrying out in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever[a].[b] Amen.

Conclusion

22 Now I urge you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for indeed I have written to you briefly[c].

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 13:21 Literally “to the ages”
  2. Hebrews 13:21 Some manuscripts have “forever and ever” (literally, “to the ages of the ages”)
  3. Hebrews 13:22 Literally “through few words”

Benediction and Final Greetings

20 Now may the God of peace,(A) who through the blood of the eternal covenant(B) brought back from the dead(C) our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,(D) 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will,(E) and may he work in us(F) what is pleasing to him,(G) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.(H)

22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.(I)

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