King James Version
What Does Hebrews 13:6 Mean?
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Context
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Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
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Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
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Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. have the rule: or, are the guides
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Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **We may boldly say.**—Rather, *so that we say with courage.* The words of the quotation (Psalm 118:6) should be arranged thus: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: what shall man do unto me?”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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