Hebrews 13:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 13:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 13:9 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace;..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 13:9 — KJV
“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”
— Hebrews 13:9 (KJV)
Hebrews 13:9 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 13:9
“And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:9: strange, good, thing
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:9: good, thing, heart
“Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:9: good, thing, heart
“And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered. strengthened...: that is, helped them”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:9: about, good, thing
“[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 13:9: good, thing, heart
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