The writer closed with a final benediction and prayer that God"s grace would be with his readers in the sense that they would receive strength from it (cf. Hebrews 2:9; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 10:19; Hebrews 12:15; Hebrews 13:9). This would happen as they persevered faithfully in the truth. [source][source][source]
This entire last chapter is an admonition to worship God acceptably, according to the New Covenant. [source][source][source]
Context Summary
Hebrews 13:14-25 - Praise, Prayer, And Peace
Notice that though the ancient sacrifices have been abolished, there is one which can never grow old-the sacrifice of praise. This incense must ever ascend from the heart-altar. And to this we must add the sacrifices of doing good and distributing our goods.
Perfection in the closing paragraph, Hebrews 13:21, means adjustment, the setting of a dislocated bone. We may be in the body of which Jesus is the Head, and yet be out of touch with Him. We need setting; and this is work which God will delegate to no angel, however exalted. He will do it Himself as tenderly and gently as possible, because He is the God of peace. Do you doubt it? Did He not bring the Shepherd to glory, and is He not able to bring the sheep also? Never rest until you are in living organic union with Jesus, that He may be able to work His will through you to your own great joy and for the hastening of the Kingdom [source]
Chapter Summary: Hebrews 13
1Various admonitions as to love; 4to honest life; 5to avoid covetousness; 7to regard God's preachers; 9to take heed of strange doctrines; 10to confess Christ; 16to give alms; 17to obey governors; 18to pray for the apostles 20The conclusion
What do the individual words in Hebrews 13:25 mean?