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Bible verse
Hebrews 13:5
“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.”
What it means
Contentment grows not from having more but from trusting the One who never leaves. The writer roots our freedom from greed in a promise God Himself spoke, that He will never abandon us. Money and possessions make poor anchors, but the presence of God holds firm. Because Christ has given us Himself, we already possess what matters most. When the fear of not enough creeps in, remember His word. The Giver stays even when the gifts feel thin.
Hebrews 13:5 at a glance
| Reference | Hebrews 13:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | Hebrews |
| Chapter to read it in | Hebrews 13 |
| Topic | provision |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Deuteronomy 31:8
- Joshua 1:5
- Deuteronomy 31:6
- 1 Samuel 12:22
- Isaiah 41:17
- Psalms 37:25
- Isaiah 41:10
- 1 Chronicles 28:20
- Matthew 6:25
- Genesis 28:15
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Hebrews 13:5?
It is in Hebrews, in Hebrews 13. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Hebrews 13:5?
Readers most often set it beside Deuteronomy 31:8, Joshua 1:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, 1 Samuel 12:22. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Hebrews 13:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Hebrews 13:5 more than we can. We bring you Hebrews 13:5, provision. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Hebrews 13 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Hebrews 13:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
