Albert Barnes Commentary Hebrews 13:18

"Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things." — Hebrews 13:18 (ASV)

Pray for us. This is a request which the apostle often makes on his own behalf and on behalf of his fellow laborers in the gospel. See 1 Thessalonians 5:25. See Barnes on Ephesians 6:18-19.

For we trust we have a good conscience, etc. See Barnes on Acts 24:16.

The apostle here appeals to the uprightness of his Christian life as a reason why he might claim their sympathy. He was conscious of an aim to do good and sought the welfare of the church. And, having this aim, he felt that he might appeal to the sympathy of all Christians on his behalf.

It is only when we aim to do right and to maintain a good conscience that we can with propriety ask the prayers of others or claim their sympathy. And if we are willing in all things to live honestly, we may expect the sympathy, the prayers, and the affections of all good people.