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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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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 13:3
18th Century
Theologian
Remember them that are in bonds. This refers to all who are bound: whether prisoners of war, captives in dungeons, those detained…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 13:3
19th Century
Bishop
As bound with them.—Either:
- "As if you yourselves were in bonds" (1 Corinthians 12:26)—by true fellow-fee…
Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 13:3
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 13:3
The writer turns his attention to prisoners. Guests may come unbidden, but prisoners must be actively sought out (). Some people withheld help from…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 13:3
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Hebrews 13:3
17th Century
Pastor
Remember them that are in bonds
Not for criminal actions, or for debt, though such should be remembered, and pity sh…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 13:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…