Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Hebrews 13:16

"But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased." — Hebrews 13:16 (ASV)

The writer gives two more examples of the sacrifices Christians offer. “To do good” (GK 2343) is a general term, while “to share with others” (GK 3126) is more specific. The latter signifies sharing with others such things as we have: money, goods, and, of course, those intangibles that make up “fellowship.” Even though Christians had no animals to sacrifice, this did not mean they had nothing to offer. They had their sacrifices, and it is “with such sacrifices” that God is well pleased. Christ’s suffering “outside the camp” has altered everything. Now God looks to people to take Christ’s way. And that means they offer no animals but make their response to what Christ has done for them in praise, good deeds, and works of love and charity.