Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Hebrews 13:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Marriage honourable in all, and the bed undefiled. For fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let marriage be had in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
- DARBYDarby
- Let marriage be held every way in honour, and the bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers will God judge.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- honourable is the marriage in all, and the bed undefiled, and whoremongers and adulterers God shall judge.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Marriage is honorable in all, and the marriage bed is pure; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Context: Hebrews 13
2Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
3Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.
4Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
About Hebrews 13: Concluding Remarks
This chapter concludes the letter with final instructions and encouragement for the readers to persevere in faith, to love one another, and to remember the principles of the gospel.
Commentary
Hebrews 13 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God. The author begins by reminding us of the importance of brotherly love and hospitality, and how these virtues should be practiced in our daily lives. He then goes on to remind us of the importance of living a life of faith and obedience to God, and how this is the only way to truly experience the fullness of life. He also encourages us to remain steadfast in our faith, and to not be swayed by the changing tides of the world.