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Hebrews 13:24

What does Hebrews 13:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 13:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 13:24 means

The writer sends greetings to all the leaders and all the saints, and passes along greetings from “They of Italy.” This honors the whole body—shepherds and flock—affirming unity and mutual recognition. Mention of Italy suggests connections with believers there, perhaps indicating the author’s location or the origin of his companions. Such greetings are not mere formalities; they knit churches together across distance, reminding them they belong to a wider family. Respect for leaders, affection for all the saints, and awareness of the global church foster humility and perseverance, especially when a local congregation feels isolated or pressured.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give words of love from me to those who are rulers over you, and to all the saints. Those who are in Italy send you their love.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Salute all those leading you, and all the saints; salute you doth those from Italy:

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Salute all your prelates and all the saints. The brethren from Italy salute you.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. They from Italy salute you.

Context

After reporting on Timothy (v.23), the author extends greetings to leaders and saints and conveys greetings from believers in Italy (v.24). The communal web frames the final benediction (v.25), where the letter ends as it began: with grace. These greetings mirror earlier emphases on honoring leaders (vv.7, 17) and continuing love (v.1), circling back to the chapter’s opening themes.

v.23Know ye that our brother Timothy hath been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

v.24This passage

v.25Grace be with you all. Amen.

Cross references

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

  • Philippians 4:22

    All the saints salute you, especially they that are of Cæsar’s household.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:1

    Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints that are in the whole of Achaia:

  • Colossians 1:2

    to the saints and faithful brethren in Christthat areat Colossæ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

  • Hebrews 13:7

    Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

  • Philemon 1:5

    hearing of thy love, and of the faith which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints;

  • Hebrews 13:17

    Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

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