Hebrews 13:16

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τῆς δὲ εὐποιΐας καὶ κοινωνίας μὴ ἐπιλανθάνεσθε: τοιαύταις γὰρ θυσίαις εὐαρεστεῖται ὁ Θεός.

Transliteration

The de eupoiias kai koinōnias mē epilanthanesthe: with such gar thysiais is euaresteitai the Theos.

Grammar Details

• *de*: postpositive conjunction - but/and
• *eupoiias*: genitive, feminine, singular - doing good/well-doing
• *kai*: conjunction - and
• *koinōnias*: genitive, feminine, singular - sharing/fellowship
• *mē*: negative particle with imperative - not
• *epilanthanesthe*: imperative, present, middle/passive, 2nd person, plural - do not forget/neglect
• *gar*: postpositive conjunction - for/because
• *thysiais*: dative, feminine, plural - sacrifices
• *euaresteitai*: present, passive, indicative, 3rd person, singular - is well pleased
• *Theos*: nominative, masculine, singular - God

Word Meanings

• *eupoiias*: doing good/well-doing/benevolence/good deeds
• *koinōnias*: sharing/fellowship/participation/contribution
• *epilanthanesthe*: forget/be forgetful/neglect
• *thysiais*: sacrifices/offerings
• *euaresteitai*: is well pleased/is satisfied/finds acceptable

Referenced Verses

• Phil 4:18 : 18 But I have all things, and abound: I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.
• Rom 12:13 : 13 communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
• Gal 6:10 : 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
• Eph 4:28 : 28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
• Mic 6:7-8 : 7 will Jehovah be pleased with thousands of rams, [or] with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my first-born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?
• Phlm 1:6 : 6 that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ.
• Heb 6:10 : 10 for God is not unrighteous to forget your work and the {G2873} love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the saints, and still do minister.
• Heb 13:1-2 : 1 Let love of the brethren continue. 2 {G1950} Forget not to show love unto strangers: for thereby {G1223} some have entertained angels unawares.
• 3 John 1:11 : 11 Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: {G1161} he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
• 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward {G3956} all.
• 2 Thess 3:13 : 13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.
• 1 Tim 6:18 : 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
• Matt 25:35-40 : 35 for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in; 36 naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? or athirst, and gave thee drink? 38 And when saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, [even] these least, ye did it unto me.
• Ps 37:3 : 3 Trust in Jehovah, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on [his] faithfulness.
• Ps 51:19 : 19 Then will thou delight in the sacrifices of righteousness, In burnt-offering and in whole burnt-offering: Then will they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
• 2 Cor 9:12-13 : 12 For the ministration of this service not only filleth up the measure of the wants of the saints, but {G2076} aboundeth also through many thanksgivings unto God; 13 seeing that through the proving [of you] by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of [your] contribution unto them and unto all;
• Gal 6:6 : 6 But let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
• Luke 18:22 : 22 And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
• Acts 9:36 : 36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
• Acts 10:38 : 38 [ even] Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
• Phil 4:14 : 14 Howbeit ye {G4160} did well that ye had fellowship with my affliction.
• Luke 6:35-36 : 35 But love your enemies, and do [them] good, and lend, never despairing; {G560} and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil. 36 Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.