Hebrews 13:9 “Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is go…”

Hebrews 13:9

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.

World English Bible

Don’t be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.

American Standard Version

Be not carried away by divers and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established by grace; not by meats, wherein they that occupied themselves were not profited.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be not caried about with diuers and strange doctrines: for it is a good thing that the heart be stablished with grace, and not with meates, which haue not profited them that haue bene occupied therein.

Darby Translation

Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by [them].

Young's Literal Translation

with teachings manifold and strange be not carried about, for [it is] good that by grace the heart be confirmed, not with meats, in which they who were occupied were not profited;

Bible in Basic English

Do not be turned away by different strange teachings, because it is good for your hearts to be made strong by grace, and not by meats, which were of no profit to those who took so much trouble over them.

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Cross references

“carried”

Ephesians 4:14 1 Timothy 6:3–5 Ephesians 5:6 1 John 4:1 Matthew 24:4 Acts 20:30

Ephesians 4:14 · BSB

Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.

1 Timothy 6:3–5 · BSB

If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

Ephesians 5:6 · BSB

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.

1 John 4:1 · BSB

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Matthew 24:4 · BSB

Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Acts 20:30 · BSB

Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

“it is”

2 Thessalonians 2:17 Acts 20:32 2 Corinthians 1:21 Galatians 6:1 2 Timothy 2:1 2 Timothy 2:2

2 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB

encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

Acts 20:32 · BSB

And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

2 Corinthians 1:21 · BSB

Now it is God who establishes both us and you in Christ. He anointed us,

Galatians 6:1 · BSB

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Timothy 2:1 · BSB

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

“not with”

Romans 14:6 Romans 14:17 1 Corinthians 8:8 Colossians 2:16–20 Leviticus 11:1–47 Acts 10:14–16

Romans 14:6 · BSB

He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.

Romans 14:17 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 8:8 · BSB

But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.

Colossians 2:16–20 · BSB

Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

Leviticus 11:1–47 · BSB

The LORD spoke again to Moses and Aaron, telling them,

Acts 10:14–16 · BSB

“No, Lord!” Peter answered. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.”

Also

Jude 1:12 Colossians 2:7–8

Jude 1:12 · BSB

These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being u…

Colossians 2:7–8 · BSB

rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

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

In context

8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

10We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat.

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