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Worship Through Action
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse expands the definition of worship beyond praise and prayer. Tangible acts of 'doing good' and 'sharing with others' are presented as spiritual sacrifices. Scholars like John Calvin argue that these acts of love and charity are the true and proper sacrifices for Christians, replacing the animal sacrifices of the Old Covenant. Your service to others is a direct act of worship to God.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 13:16
18th Century
Theologian
But to do good, and to communicate, forget not. To communicate or impart to others means to share with them what we have. The Greek word m…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 13:16
To do good (της ευποιιας). Genitive case. Late compound from ευποιος (ευποιεω), common in Epictetus, but here only in N.T., a doin…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 13:16
19th Century
Bishop
And yet another offering we may bring: with thankfulness to Him must be joined acts of doing good to others; these, too, being presented as sacrifi…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 13:16
19th Century
Preacher
But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
We are to do good to others, to share o…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 13:16
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 3…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 13:16
16th Century
Theologian
But to do good, etc. Here he points out another way of offering a proper and regular sacrifice, because all the acts and duties o…
John Gill
On Hebrews 13:16
17th Century
Pastor
But to do good and to communicate forget not
Which is to be understood, not of doing good works in general, but of a…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 13:16–21
17th Century
Minister
We must, according to our power, give to the necessities of the souls and bodies of men: God will accept these offerings with pleasure, and will ac…