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Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.
Hebrews 13:18 · World English Bible
Parallel translations
  • KJV Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • BSB Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  • NKJV Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.
  • NASB Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
  • NLT Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

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Quick answer

The author asks for prayer, confident of a clear conscience and a desire to live honorably in everything. He models humble dependence on the prayers of fellow believers.

Overview

Turning to personal matters, the author requests intercession, affirming his integrity and sincere desire to act honorably. The plural 'us' may include his companions in ministry. This appeal shows that even faithful leaders rely on the prayers of God's people and aim to live with a conscience cleansed through Christ.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 16

  • 1 Th 5:25Brothers, pray for us.
  • 2 Th 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as also with you;
  • Col 4:3praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
  • 1 Tim 1:5but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith;
  • Acts 24:16Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
  • Rom 15:30Now I beg you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in your prayers to God for me,
  • 1 Pet 2:12having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 1 Th 4:12that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
  • Eph 6:19–20on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
  • Acts 23:1Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, “Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until today.”
  • 1 Pet 3:16having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
  • 1 Pet 3:21This is a symbol of baptism, which now saves you — not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
  • Rom 12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
  • Rom 13:13Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
  • 2 Cor 1:12For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
  • Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

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Christ at the center

Hebrews is sustained worship of Christ: better than angels, Moses, and the priests; the great High Priest after Melchizedek who by one sacrifice perfects forever those he saves.

How Hebrews 13:18 points to him is part of the one story that runs through all Scripture — meet Jesus at the heart of the web, or follow a trail that traces him from Genesis to Revelation.

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