"By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of {our} lips giving thanks…" — Hebrews 13:15

Hebrews 13:15 · KJV

“By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of {our} lips giving thanks to his name. {giving...: Gr. confessing to}”

— Hebrews 13:15

Verse 14

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

Verse 16

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Hebrews 13 — Context

Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of {our} lips giving thanks to his name. {giving...: Gr. confessing to}

But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that {is} unprofitable for you. {have...: or, guide}

Cross References

Psalms 107:21-22

Oh that {men} would praise the LORD {for} his goodness, and {for} his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalms 50:14

Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, {which is} your reasonable service.

Psalms 145:1-21

[David's {Psalm} of praise.] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

1 Peter 2:5

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {are: or, be ye}

Hosea 14:2

Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive {us} graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. {receive...: or, give good}

Ephesians 5:19-20

Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Isaiah 57:19

I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to {him that is} far off, and to {him that is} near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.