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Hebrews 13:19

What does Hebrews 13:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 13:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 13:19 means

The author strongly urges the readers to pray all the more so that he might be restored to them sooner. This appeal suggests a temporary separation due to circumstances beyond his control and reveals his pastoral desire for face-to-face fellowship. Prayer is not a formality; it is the appointed means through which God orders providence and speeds reunions. The writer’s confidence that their intercession will matter encourages the church about the real efficacy of prayer. Longing for restoration shows that teaching from afar cannot replace the mutual encouragement and accountability that come when shepherds and flock are together.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And I exhortyouthe more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And I exhortyouthe more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I make this request more strongly, in the hope of coming back to you more quickly.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and more abundantly do I call upon <FI>you<Fi> to do this, that more quickly I may be restored to you.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I beseech you the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But I much more beseech [you] to do this, that I may the more quickly be restored to you.

Context

After requesting prayer and noting his good conscience (v.18), the author intensifies the plea with a specific aim—swift restoration (v.19). This personal note transitions into the benediction (vv.20–21), which asks God to equip the readers for every good work through Jesus Christ. The flow moves from human intercession to divine equipping, underscoring that both are vital for the church’s perseverance.

v.18Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

v.19This passage

v.20Now the God of peace, who brought again from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep with the blood of an eternal covenant, even our Lord Jesus,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 1:10

    making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.

  • Romans 15:31

    that I may be delivered from them that are disobedient in Judæa, and that my ministration which I have for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints;

  • Philemon 1:22

    But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.

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