Hebrews 13:5

"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the importance and sanctity of marriage while warning against sexual immorality and adultery. By holding marriage in honor, believers are encouraged to maintain fidelity and purity in their relationships, trusting that God will judge those who do not adhere to these standards.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 5. Let your conversation. Your conduct--for so the word conversation is used in the Scriptures. See Barnes "Php 1:27". Be without covetousness. See Barnes "Eph 5:3"; See Barnes "Col 3:5". And be to content with such things as ye have. See Barnes "Php 4:11,12"; See Barnes "Mt 6:25, seq. The particular reason here given for contentment is, that God has promised never to leave his people. Compare with this the beautiful argument of the Saviour in Mt 6:25, seq. For he hath said. That is, God has said. I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. See De 31:6; Jos 1:5; 1 Ch 28:20.

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