Hebrews 13:19
New International Version
I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.

New Living Translation
And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.

English Standard Version
I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Berean Standard Bible
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

Berean Literal Bible
And more abundantly I exhort you to do this, so that I may be restored to you more quickly.

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

New King James Version
But I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

New American Standard Bible
And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you more quickly.

NASB 1995
And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you the sooner.

NASB 1977
And I urge you all the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Legacy Standard Bible
And I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Amplified Bible
And I urge all of you to pray earnestly, so that I may be restored to you soon.

Christian Standard Bible
And I urge you all the more to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

American Standard Version
And I exhort you the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Contemporary English Version
I especially want you to pray that I can visit you again soon.

English Revised Version
And I exhort you the more exceedingly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I especially ask for your prayers so that I may come back to you soon.

Good News Translation
And I beg you even more earnestly to pray that God will send me back to you soon.

International Standard Version
I especially ask you to do this so that I may be brought back to you sooner.

Majority Standard Bible
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

NET Bible
I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

New Heart English Bible
I strongly urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.

Webster's Bible Translation
But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Weymouth New Testament
I specially urge this upon you in order that I may be the more speedily restored to you.

World English Bible
I strongly urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you sooner.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I call on [you] to do this more abundantly, that I may be restored to you more quickly.

Berean Literal Bible
And more abundantly I exhort you to do this, so that I may be restored to you more quickly.

Young's Literal Translation
and more abundantly do I call upon you to do this, that more quickly I may be restored to you.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I beseech the more abundantly to do this, that I might the more speedily be restored to you.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I beseech you the more to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And I beg you, all the more, to do this, so that I may be quickly returned to you.

New American Bible
I especially ask for your prayers that I may be restored to you very soon.

New Revised Standard Version
I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you very soon.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But above all, I beseech you to do this that I may return to you sooner.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
I especially seek of you to do this, that I may return quickly to you.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Godbey New Testament
But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.

Haweis New Testament
But I entreat you the rather to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored to you.

Mace New Testament
I conjure you the more earnestly to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Weymouth New Testament
I specially urge this upon you in order that I may be the more speedily restored to you.

Worrell New Testament
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Worsley New Testament
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Sacrifice, Obedience, and Prayer
18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 19And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon. 20Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,…

Cross References
Philippians 1:19
because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

2 Corinthians 1:11
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.

Romans 15:30-32
Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, / so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.

Colossians 4:3
as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Ephesians 6:18-20
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. / Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

1 Thessalonians 5:25
Brothers, pray for us as well.

2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

Philemon 1:22
In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.

Acts 12:5
So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.

Acts 16:25-26
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.

1 Samuel 12:23
As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.

Job 42:8-10
So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. / After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

Jeremiah 29:7
Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”


Treasury of Scripture

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

that I.

Romans 1:10-12
Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you…

Romans 15:31,32
That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; …

Philemon 1:22
But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

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Hebrews 13
1. Various admonitions as to love;
4. to honest life;
5. to avoid covetousness;
7. to regard God's preachers;
9. to take heed of strange doctrines;
10. to confess Christ;
16. to give alms;
17. to obey governors;
18. to pray for the apostles.
20. The conclusion.














And I especially urge you
The phrase "And I especially urge you" reflects the apostle's deep and personal appeal to his audience. The Greek word for "urge" is "parakaleō," which conveys a sense of earnest pleading or exhortation. This is not a casual request but a heartfelt plea, emphasizing the importance of the action he is asking for. In the context of the early church, such appeals were common as leaders and believers were often separated by distance and persecution. The use of "especially" highlights the urgency and priority of this request, suggesting that the writer sees the prayers of the believers as crucial to his situation.

to pray
The call "to pray" is central to the Christian life, reflecting a dependence on God and a belief in His sovereignty and power. The Greek word "proseuchomai" is used here, which means to offer prayers or supplications. Prayer in the early church was a communal and powerful practice, often seen as a means of intercession and support for those in ministry. The writer's request for prayer underscores the belief that God listens and responds to the prayers of His people, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer in the life of the believer.

that I may be restored
The phrase "that I may be restored" indicates a desire for reunion and reconciliation. The Greek word "apokatastēnai" suggests a return to a former state or position. This could imply that the writer was separated from the recipients due to imprisonment or other circumstances. The longing for restoration reflects the deep bonds of fellowship and community that were vital to the early church. It also speaks to the hope and faith that God can and will intervene in human affairs to bring about His purposes.

to you
The words "to you" personalize the request, showing the writer's affection and connection to the recipients. This is not a general desire for freedom or movement but a specific longing to be reunited with a particular group of believers. It highlights the importance of Christian fellowship and the mutual encouragement that comes from being together. The early church was characterized by close-knit communities that supported one another in faith and practice, and this desire for reunion reflects that communal spirit.

soon
The term "soon" conveys a sense of immediacy and hope. The Greek word "tacheos" suggests a quick or speedy occurrence. This reflects the writer's eagerness and anticipation for God's intervention. In the historical context, the early Christians often faced uncertainty and danger, making the hope for swift resolution and reunion all the more poignant. The use of "soon" also serves as a reminder of the Christian hope in God's timing, trusting that He will act according to His perfect will and purpose.

(19) But I beseech you.--Rather, And I exhort you the more (literally, the more abundantly) to do this. All that we can certainly infer from this verse (see Introduction) is that the writer had formerly been associated with those whom he now addresses, and that he is at present hindered from returning to them.

Verse 19. - And I beseech you the more abundantly (the Pauline word, περισσοτέρως) to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. The author of the Epistle proceeds here for the first time to speak of himself individually; and what he thus says shows that the Epistle was addressed to some definite circle of Hebrew Christians, and one which he had been among before. What circumstances, whether of imprisonment or other hindrances, were in the way of his revisiting them does not appear. We remark that this verse again reminds us strongly of St. Paul (cf. Philemon 1:22). The possibility may be here noted (see Introduction, p. 12.) that, if the Epistle was composed by one of St. Paul's friends, and sent under his authority, he may have himself dictated this concluding portion (beginning possibly at ver. 17) which is in a more epistolary style than the rest, and contains personal allusions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

I especially urge
παρακαλῶ (parakalō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

you to [pray]
ποιῆσαι (poiēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

I may be restored
ἀποκατασταθῶ (apokatastathō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 600: From apo and kathistemi; to reconstitute.

to you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

soon.
τάχιον (tachion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's 5032: More swiftly, more quickly. Neuter singular of the comparative of tachus; more swiftly, i.e. more rapidly, or more speedily.


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