Hebrews 13:20-25 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words. Know you that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen. Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.
‘God of peace’ – God is called: The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (2Cor. 1:3; 11:31; Eph. 1:3; 3:14; Col. 1:3). The Father of Mercies (2Cor. 1:3). The God of all Comfort (2Cor. 1:3). The Father of Glory (Eph. 1:17). The Father of All (Eph. 4:6). The Father of Spirits (Heb. 12:9). The Father of Lights [sun, moon and stars] (Jas. 1:17). The God of Peace (Php. 4:9).
‘Great shepherd’ – Ten titles of Christ: The shepherd (Gen. 49:24; Zech. 13:7; Matt. 26:31; Mark 14:27). My shepherd (man’s, Ps. 23:1). O shepherd of Israel (Ps. 80:1; Isa. 40:11; 63:11). One shepherd (Ezek. 34:23; 37:24). My shepherd (God’s, Zech. 13:7). The shepherd of the sheep (John 10:2). The good shepherd (John 10:11, 14). Great shepherd of the sheep (Heb. 13:20). The Shepherd and Bishop of your souls (1Pet. 2:25). The Chief Shepherd (1Pet. 5:4).
‘The everlasting covenant.’The new covenant is thus called to contrast it with the temporary covenant of Moses.
‘Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ.’ Two blessings for Christians.
‘Set at liberty’ – Not released from prison but sent on a special mission (cp. 1Cor. 4:17).
‘By Timothy’ The last part of the salutation was written by Timothy, not the epistle of Hebrews – that was written by Paul (2Pet. 3:15-16).
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