Hebrews 13:15 “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice…”

Hebrews 13:15

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

World English Bible

Through him, then, let’s offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which proclaim allegiance to his name.

American Standard Version

Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let vs therefore by him offer the sacrifice of prayse alwaies to God, that is, the fruite of the lippes, which confesse his Name.

Darby Translation

By him therefore let us offer [the] sacrifice of praise continually to God, that is, [the] fruit of [the] lips confessing his name.

Young's Literal Translation

through him, then, we may offer up a sacrifice of praise always to God, that is, the fruit of lips, giving thanks to His name;

Bible in Basic English

Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.

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Cross references

“him”

1 Peter 2:5 Ephesians 2:18 Hebrews 7:25 John 10:9 John 14:6 Colossians 3:17

1 Peter 2:5 · BSB

you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:18 · BSB

For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

John 10:9 · BSB

I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture.

John 14:6 · BSB

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

Colossians 3:17 · BSB

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

“the sacrifice”

Psalm 50:14 Psalm 145:1–21 Psalm 50:23 2 Chronicles 33:16 Psalm 116:17–19 Revelation 5:9–14

Psalm 50:14 · BSB

Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.

Psalm 145:1–21 · BSB

I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.

Psalm 50:23 · BSB

He who sacrifices a thank offering honors Me, and to him who rightly orders his way, I will show the salvation of God.”

2 Chronicles 33:16 · BSB

Then he restored the altar of the LORD and sacrificed peace offerings and thank offerings on it, and he told Judah to serve the LORD, the God of Israel.

Psalm 116:17–19 · BSB

I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

Revelation 5:9–14 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

“the fruit”

Romans 12:1 Hosea 14:2 Romans 6:19 Genesis 4:3 Genesis 4:4

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

Hosea 14:2 · BSB

Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Romans 6:19 · BSB

I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you used to offer the parts of your body in slavery to impurity and to escalating wickedness, so now offer them in slavery to righteousness lead…

Genesis 4:3 · BSB

So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD,

Genesis 4:4 · BSB

while Abel brought the best portions of the firstborn of his flock. And the LORD looked with favor on Abel and his offering,

“giving thanks to”

Matthew 11:25 Psalm 18:49 Luke 10:21

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Psalm 18:49 · BSB

Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

Luke 10:21 · BSB

At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Fat…

Also

Isaiah 57:19

Isaiah 57:19 · BSB

bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

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