Hebrews now concludes with some practical words of advice and encouragement. Hospitality is mentioned first. When you entertain people, you entertain God. The reference is to Abraham showing hospitality to strangers who turn out to be God.
Were the next items areas of problems for the recipients of Hebrews? Sexual immorality. Greediness. Authority issues. Trendy spiritual fads. Undermining leadership.
Verse 15 is used as a offertory sentence in our Sunday communion service. See p. 376 in the Book of Common Prayer.
Verses 20 and 21 are used in the Book or Common Prayer p. 486 (bottom) in the Burial service.
Hebrews seems to come from
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