Hebrews 13:22
New International Version
Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.

New Living Translation
I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, to pay attention to what I have written in this brief exhortation.

English Standard Version
I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Berean Standard Bible
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have only written to you in few words.

King James Bible
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

New King James Version
And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

New American Standard Bible
But I urge you, brothers and sisters, listen patiently to this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

NASB 1995
But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

NASB 1977
But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Legacy Standard Bible
But I urge you, brothers, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Amplified Bible
I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.

Christian Standard Bible
Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

American Standard Version
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words.

Contemporary English Version
My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.

English Revised Version
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.

Good News Translation
I beg you, my friends, to listen patiently to this message of encouragement; for this letter I have written you is not very long.

International Standard Version
I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.

Majority Standard Bible
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.

NET Bible
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

New Heart English Bible
But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Webster's Bible Translation
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words.

Weymouth New Testament
Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you.

World English Bible
But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I beg you, brothers, endure the word of the exhortation, for I have also written to you through few words.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I exhort you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have only written to you in few words.

Young's Literal Translation
And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I beseech you, brethren, hold up the word of entreaty: for I also sent to you in a few words.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I beseech you, brethren, that you suffer this word of consolation. For I have written to you in a few words.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words.

New American Bible
Brothers, I ask you to bear with this message of encouragement, for I have written to you rather briefly.

New Revised Standard Version
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I beseech you, my brethren, to be patient in the word of comfort: for I have written you very briefly.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I beseech of you, my brethren, to be patient in your spirit with the word of exhortation, because I have written to you with brevity.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
I beseech you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation: for I have written to you in few words.

Godbey New Testament
But I exhort you, brethren, to receive the word of consolation: for I have indeed written unto you briefly.

Haweis New Testament
But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

Mace New Testament
Pray, my brethren, favourably receive this exhortation, which I have writ to you in brief.

Weymouth New Testament
Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you.

Worrell New Testament
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words.

Worsley New Testament
I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Benediction and Farewell
21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly. 23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.…

Cross References
Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

1 Thessalonians 5:27
I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

2 Corinthians 13:10
This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

1 Corinthians 4:14
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

2 Peter 3:15
Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.

Romans 15:15
However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me

1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

2 Corinthians 1:13
For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,

Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.

1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15
Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Galatians 6:11
See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!

Colossians 4:16
After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.


Treasury of Scripture

And I beseech you, brothers, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words.

suffer.

Hebrews 13:1-3,12-16
Let brotherly love continue…

Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

Hebrews 3:1,12,13
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; …

for.

Galatians 6:11
Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

1 Peter 5:12
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

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Hebrews 13
1. Various admonitions as to love;
4. to honest life;
5. to avoid covetousness;
7. to regard God's preachers;
9. to take heed of strange doctrines;
10. to confess Christ;
16. to give alms;
17. to obey governors;
18. to pray for the apostles.
20. The conclusion.














I urge you
The Greek word for "urge" is "παρακαλέω" (parakaleó), which conveys a sense of earnest appeal or encouragement. This word is often used in the New Testament to express a deep, heartfelt plea. The author is not merely suggesting but is passionately encouraging the recipients to pay attention. This reflects the pastoral heart of the writer, who desires the spiritual well-being of the readers.

brothers
The term "brothers" (Greek: "ἀδελφοί," adelphoi) is inclusive of both male and female believers, indicating a familial relationship among Christians. This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family united by faith in Christ. It emphasizes the bond of love and mutual support that should characterize the Christian community.

to bear with
The phrase "to bear with" comes from the Greek "ἀνέχομαι" (anechomai), meaning to endure or tolerate. The author is asking the readers to be patient and receptive to the message. This suggests that the exhortation may challenge or convict them, requiring a willingness to accept and apply the teachings.

my word of exhortation
The "word of exhortation" refers to the entire message of the epistle. The Greek term "παράκλησις" (paraklēsis) can mean encouragement, comfort, or exhortation. This indicates that the letter is intended to both comfort and challenge the readers, urging them to remain faithful and steadfast in their faith.

for I have only written to you briefly
The author acknowledges the brevity of the letter, suggesting that there is much more that could be said. This humility reflects an understanding of the limitations of written communication and an awareness of the vastness of the subject matter. It also implies that the readers are expected to delve deeper into the teachings and apply them in their lives.

(22) And I beseech you.--Rather, Bui I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for indeed it is in few words that I have written unto you. How fitly the whole Epistle may be spoken of as an "exhortation" is obvious. (See Note on Hebrews 5:11.) And if we take into account the subjects with which the writer has been dealing, we shall not wonder that a Letter which might have been read to the assembled church in less than an hour should be described as brief. (Comp. 1Peter 5:12.)

Verse 22. - But I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. This and the following verse are in the manner of a postscript, such as is usual with St. Paul. Some little apprehension is implied (cf. ver. 18) of the admonitions not being taken well by all. Though the Epistle is not short as compared with others, yet it has been compressed with as "few words" as the subject would allow (cf. ver. 11). If, however, this concluding portion of the Epistle was written or dictated by St. Paul himself, as suggested under ver. 19, the "few words" may possibly refer to it only.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I urge
Παρακαλῶ (Parakalō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

brothers,
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

to bear with
ἀνέχεσθε (anechesthe)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 430: To endure, bear with, have patience with, suffer, admit, persist.

[my]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

word
λόγου (logou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

of exhortation,
παρακλήσεως (paraklēseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace.

for
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

I have {only} written
ἐπέστειλα (epesteila)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1989: To write, send by letter to. From epi and stello; to enjoin, i.e. to communicate by letter.

you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

briefly.
βραχέων (bracheōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1024: Short, little, few. Of uncertain affinity; short.


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