Hebrews 13:21

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καταρτίσαι ὑμᾶς ἐν παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ εἰς τὸ ποιῆσαι τὸ θέλημα αὐτοῦ, ποιῶν ἐν ὑμῖν τὸ εὐάρεστον ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ, διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ· ᾧ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. Ἀμήν.

Transliteration

May he katartisai you in every ergō agathō for the to poiēsai the thelēma of him, poiōn in you the euareston before him, dia Iēsou Christou; to whom the doxa into the aiōnas of the aiōnōn. Amēn.

Grammar Details

• *katartisai*: aorist, active, optative, 3rd person, singular - may he equip/complete/perfect
• *ergō*: dative, neuter, singular - work/deed
• *agathō*: dative, neuter, singular, adjective - good
• *poiēsai*: aorist, active, infinitive - to do
• *thelēma*: accusative, neuter, singular - will/desire
• *poiōn*: present, active, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - doing/making
• *euareston*: accusative, neuter, singular, adjective - pleasing/acceptable
• *dia*: preposition + genitive - through
• *Iēsou*: genitive, masculine, singular - Jesus
• *Christou*: genitive, masculine, singular - Christ
• *doxa*: nominative, feminine, singular - glory
• *aiōnas*: accusative, masculine, plural - ages
• *aiōnōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - of ages
• *amēn*: Hebrew term - truly/so be it

Word Meanings

• *katartisai*: equip/complete/perfect/prepare/mend
• *ergō*: work/deed/action/task
• *agathō*: good/beneficial/worthy
• *thelēma*: will/desire/purpose
• *poiōn*: doing/making/performing/producing
• *euareston*: pleasing/acceptable/well-pleasing
• *doxa*: glory/splendor/honor
• *amēn*: truly/verily/so be it

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  make{G2675} you{G5209} perfect{G2675} in{G1722} every{G3956} good{G18} thing{G2041} to{G1519} do{G4160} his{G846} will,{G2307} working{G4160} in{G1722} us{G5213} that which is well-pleasing{G2101} in{G1799} his{G846} sight,{G1799} through{G1223} Jesus{G2424} Christ;{G5547} to whom{G3739} [be] the glory{G1391} for{G1519} ever{G165} and ever.{G165} Amen.{G281}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  Make{G2675} you{G5209} perfect{G2675}{(G5659)} in{G1722} every{G3956} good{G18} work{G2041} to{G1519} do{G4160}{(G5658)} his{G846} will{G2307}, working{G4160}{(G5723)} in{G1722} you{G5213} that which is wellpleasing{G2101} in his{G846} sight{G1799}, through{G1223} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}; to whom{G3739} be glory{G1391} for{G1519} ever{G165} and ever{G165}. Amen{G281}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  make you parfect in all good workes to do his will workynge in you yt which is pleasaut in his syght thorow Iesus christ To whom be prayse for ever whill the worlde endureth Amen.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  make you perfecte in all good workes, to do his wyll, workynge in you that which is pleasaunt in his sighte thorow Iesus Christ, to whom be prayse for euer and euer Amen.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Make you perfect in all good workes, to doe his will, working in you that which is pleasant in his sight through Iesus Christ, to whom be praise for euer and euer, Amen.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Make you perfect in all good workes to do his wyll, workyng in you that which is pleasaunt in his sight, through Iesus Christe, to whom be prayse for euer and euer. Amen.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  make you perfect in every good work to do His will, doing in you that which is well-pleasing before Him, through Jesus Christ, to whom `is' the glory -- to the ages of the ages! Amen.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom `be' the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  make you perfect in every good thing to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  Make you full of every good work and ready to do all his desires, working in us whatever is pleasing in his eyes through Jesus Christ; and may the glory be given to him for ever and ever. So be it.

• World English Bible (2000)

  make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Referenced Verses

• Phil 2:13 : 13 For it is God who works in you, both to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.
• 2 Thess 2:17 : 17 comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word.
• Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• Deut 32:4 : 4 The Rock—His work is perfect, for all His ways are just. A faithful God without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
• Ps 72:18-19 : 18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. 19 Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen.
• 1 Pet 2:5 : 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• 1 Pet 4:2 : 2 As a result, you should no longer live the rest of your earthly life for human desires but instead for the will of God.
• 1 Pet 5:10-11 : 10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered for a little while, will Himself restore, establish, strengthen, and uphold you. 11 To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
• 2 Pet 3:18 : 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
• 1 John 2:17 : 17 The world is passing away, along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
• 1 John 3:22 : 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.
• Jude 1:25 : 25 To the only wise God our Savior, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, now and forevermore. Amen.
• Rev 4:6 : 6 Before the throne there was what looked like a sea of glass, clear as crystal. In the middle of the throne and around it were four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind.
• Rev 5:9 : 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood, you purchased for God people from every tribe, language, people, and nation."
• Rev 5:13 : 13 Then I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea, and everything in them, saying, "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing, honor, glory, and power forever and ever!"
• 1 Tim 1:17 : 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
• 1 Tim 6:16 : 16 He alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has seen Him or can see Him. To Him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
• 2 Tim 4:18 : 18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil work and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Heb 10:36 : 36 You need endurance so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
• Heb 12:23 : 23 to the assembly of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
• Heb 13:16 : 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
• Phil 4:13 : 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
• Phil 4:18 : 18 I have received full payment, and more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
• Col 1:9-9 : 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, 12 who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of His holy people in the kingdom of light.
• Col 3:17 : 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Col 3:20 : 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
• Col 4:12 : 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
• 1 Thess 3:13 : 13 So that He may strengthen your hearts to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His holy ones.
• 1 Thess 4:3 : 3 For this is God’s will: your sanctification—that you abstain from sexual immorality.
• 1 Thess 5:23 : 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Matt 7:21 : 21 Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
• Matt 12:50 : 50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.
• Matt 21:31 : 31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.'
• Matt 28:20 : 20 'teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'
• John 7:17 : 17 'If anyone wants to do His will, they will know whether My teaching comes from God or whether I speak on My own authority.'
• John 16:23-24 : 23 On that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.
• John 17:23 : 23 I in them and You in Me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that You sent Me and have loved them even as You have loved Me.
• Rom 11:36-12:2 : 36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. 1 I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercies, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
• Rom 14:17-18 : 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18 For anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.
• Rom 16:27 : 27 To the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
• 2 Cor 9:8 : 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in every way, at all times, having all that you need, you may abound in every good work.
• Gal 1:5 : 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Eph 2:10 : 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we might walk in them.
• Eph 2:18 : 18 For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.
• Eph 3:16-19 : 16 I pray that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
• Ps 138:8 : 8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, Lord, endures forever. Do not abandon the works of your hands.
• Phil 2:11 : 11 and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
• Matt 6:13 : 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.