Hebrews 13

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Love is so important in Christianity. Always remember to love other believers, and even nonbelievers. Show hospitality to all believers, even the ones that you do not know because some people have shown hospitality to angels in this way. Remember those in prison as if you are with them. Remember those being mistreated as if you are the one being mistreated. Marriage is honorable in every way because it comes from God, so husbands and wives should love and respect each other. They should be faithful, and  we stay away from sexual sin, especially adultery. Don't love money but be happy with what you have because God has provided for you. He will never abandon us. We can confidently say that the Lord is my helper, so I am not afraid because what can people do to me? Remember those who teach you about God's word. Look at how their lives were and imitate their faith. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. His word never changes. He never goes back on His promise. We can rest assured in what we know of Him. The chief priest makes the sacrifice in the Holy of Holies but the animals' bodies are burned outside the camp. It is for that reason that Jesus suffered outside of Jerusalem. We don't have a permanent city here on Earth but must wait for the one we will have in the future. We must worship Jesus even outside of the church. We must always sacrifice to Him with our words, sending up praises. Obey your leaders. They care for you because they are responsible for you. Follow them so that they may do their work and not complain about you because that would be to your disadvantage. The author asks for prayers for him, so that he may live honorably and with a clear conscience in every way. I think we should all pray for that. May God prepare us for all the great things He has planned. The same God who brought Jesus back to life. May He work in us through Jesus Christ to do what pleases Him. Glory to Jesus always.

Finally, the farewell. He says he has written a short letter. Timothy is free, and if Timothy goes to visit, so will the author. He says all those in Italy are praying for them. For this reason, many believe that this letter was written by a disciple of Paul but not Paul himself. Paul was imprisoned in Italy, but whoever the author is knows Timothy.