Hebrews 13:5
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave..." — Hebrews 13:5 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.””Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Hebrews 13:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews. This verse comes from chapter 13, which can be read in full at the Hebrews chapter 13 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;
Matthew 6:24“No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
1 Corinthians 16:2On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
1 Timothy 3:3not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
2 Timothy 3:2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
Deuteronomy 18:8He is to share equally in their benefits, even though he has received money from the sale of family possessions.
Deuteronomy 23:19Do not charge your brother interest, whether on money or food or anything else that may earn interest.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Hebrews 13:5. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Hebrews 13:5 mean?
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave..." — Hebrews 13:5 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Hebrews 13:5?
Hebrews 13:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews. This verse comes from chapter 13, which can be read in full at the Hebrews chapter 13 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Hebrews 13:5 read in other translations?
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