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Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.
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Empathy in Action
Commentators stress that to "remember" the suffering is an active command. It's not just a passing thought but involves deep, empathetic compassion—feeling their pain "as bound with them." This remembrance should lead to tangible actions like prayer, visits, and providing practical relief to those who are imprisoned or mistreated.
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Hebrews
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Remember them that are in bonds. This refers to all who are bound: whether prisoners of war, captives in dungeons, those detained…
19th Century
Anglican
As bound with them.—Either:
Baptist
Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them;
Christian people who have suffered for being Christian persons, who have been …
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The writer turns his attention to prisoners. Guests may come unbidden, but prisoners must be actively sought out (). Some people withheld help from…
16th Century
Protestant
Remember those who are in bonds, or, Be mindful of those who are bound, etc. There is nothing that can give us a more genuine fee…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Remember them that are in bonds Not for criminal actions, or for debt, though such should be remembered, and pity sh…
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The purpose of Christ in giving himself for us is that he may purchase for himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; and true religion is t…
13th Century
Catholic
Having instructed them on how to bear with evil, the Apostle now tells them how to act in doing good. Therefore, according to a Gloss, he is beginn…
