Hebrews 13:15

"For we don’t have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come."

Key Reflection

Hebrews 13:15 speaks to the temporary nature of earthly existence and the Christian's eternal hope. Paul writes that while believers may find themselves in a city or community now, their true home is in heaven—this world is not their lasting dwelling place. Instead, they are continually looking forward to the inheritance yet to be revealed at the coming of Christ. This verse encourages Christians to maintain a heavenly perspective amidst life's challenges and temporal circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 15. By him therefore. The Jews approached God by the blood of the sacrifice, and by the ministry of their high priest. The exhortation of the apostle here is founded on the general course of argument in the epistle. "In view of all the considerations presented respecting the Christian High Priest--his dignity, purity, and love, his sacrifice and his intercession--let us persevere in offering through him praise to God." That is, let us persevere in adherence to our religion. The sacrifice of praise. For all the mercies of redemption. The Jews, says Rosenmuller, (Alte u. neue Morgenland, in loc.,) had a species of offerings which they called peace--offerings, or friendship-offerings.

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