Hebrews 13:19

19 I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.

Hebrews 13:19 in Other Translations

19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.

19 And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.

19 Pray that we may be together soon.

19 And I exhort [you] the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

19 I especially ask for your prayers so that I may come back to you soon.

19 And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

19 I beg you to pray that I may return to you soon.

Hebrews 13:19 Meaning and Commentary

Hebrews 13:19

But I beseech you the rather to do this
To pray earnestly; to strive together in their prayers for them, ( Romans 15:30-32 )

that I may be restored to you the sooner:
Christ's ministers are sometimes hindered from being with their people, through Satan, or his emissaries, creating troubles, or casting them into prison; which might be the apostle's case now; but God can make their way through all; and for this he should be prayed unto.

Hebrews 13:19 In-Context

17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

18 Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

19 I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.

20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Cross References

• 1. Philemon 22