Hebrews 13:25

What does Hebrews 13:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Hebrews 13:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Hebrews 13:25 means

“Grace be with you all” concludes the letter by invoking God’s unmerited favor and empowering presence over every reader. Grace has been the thread from start to finish—Christ’s better priesthood, covenant, and sacrifice—and it remains the resource for every exhortation just given. This blessing democratizes the gift: it is for “all,” not a spiritual elite. Ending with grace leaves the community not with burdens to carry alone but with God’s aid to sustain, forgive, and transform. The final “Amen” seals the prayerful wish, inviting the church to receive and rest in the grace that teaches and keeps them.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Grace be with you all. Amen.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Grace be with you all. Amen. Written to the Hebrews from Italy by Timothy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Grace be with you all. Amen.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

May grace be with you all.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

the grace <FI>is<Fi> with you all! Amen.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Grace be with you all. Amen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Grace [be] with you all. Amen.

Context

The epistle closes with a concise benediction of grace (v.25), gathering up its doctrinal riches and practical calls in one word. After greetings (v.24) and personal notes (v.23), this final wish sends the congregation back into daily life with God’s favor. It is a fitting end to a letter that has shown the superiority of Christ and urged steadfast, loving, holy living under the new covenant.

v.24Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

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Cross references

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

  • Ephesians 6:24

    Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ witha loveincorruptible.

  • Colossians 4:18

    The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

  • Romans 1:7

    to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Romans 16:23

    Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.

  • Romans 16:20

    And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  • Titus 3:15

    All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.

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