Hebrews 13:15-17

Sacrifices Pleasing to God

¹⁵ _s Through him then let us continually offer up _t a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, _u the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. ¹⁶ Do not neglect to do good and _v to share what you have, for such _w sacrifices are pleasing to God.

¹⁷ Obey _x your leaders and submit to them, _y for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to _z give an account. _a Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

1. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:20
   Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
   
2. Cross References
   Leviticus 7:12
   If he offers it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the thanksgiving sacrifice unleavened loaves mixed with oil, unleavened wafers smeared with oil, and loaves of fine flour well mixed with oil.
   Psalms 107:22
   And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, and tell of his deeds in songs of joy!
   Psalms 116:17
   I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the Lord.
   
3. Cross References
   Isaiah 57:19
   Creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near," says the Lord, "and I will heal him.
   Hosea 14:2
   Take with you words and return to the Lord ; say to him, "Take away all iniquity; accept what is good, and we will pay with bulls the vows of our lips.
   Psalms 119:108
   Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your rules.
   
4. Cross References
   Romans 12:13
   Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.
   
5. Cross References
   Micah 6:7 - 8
   Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
   Philippians 4:18
   I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
   
6. Cross References
   Hebrews 13:7
   Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.
   Hebrews 13:24
   Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
   
7. Cross References
   Ezekiel 3:17
   Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.
   
8. Cross References
   Jeremiah 13:20
   Lift up your eyes and see those who come from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?
   Ezekiel 34:10
   Thus says the Lord God, Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require my sheep at their hand and put a stop to their feeding the sheep. No longer shall the shepherds feed themselves. I will rescue my sheep from their mouths, that they may not be food for them.
   
9. Cross References
   Acts 20:24
   But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
   Acts 20:31
   Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish everyone with tears.