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Hebrews 13:15

ESV Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
NIV Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
NASB Through Him then, let’s continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips praising His name.
CSB Therefore, through him let us continually offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.
NLT Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.
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.
NKJV Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.

What does Hebrews 13:15 mean?

This letter to persecuted Jewish Christians is meant to encourage. Their faith is in a superior covenant, brought by Jesus Christ (Hebrews 9:13–14). As a result, even when suffering, believers ought to "hold fast" to that trust in God (Hebrews 3:6; 4:14; 6:18; 10:23). Prior heroes of the faith looked beyond this life to eternity (Hebrews 11:13), which helped them endure temporary hardships on earth (Hebrews 11:35–38). In the same way, Christians ought to expect persecution from the world (John 15:18–21), and choose to be "cast out" with Christ when necessary (Hebrews 13:10–13). And, we should be looking forward, to heaven, rather than excessively worrying about what happens here on earth (Hebrews 13:14).

This verse contains another practical result of this teaching. Believers ought to offer a sacrifice—but one of praise, not animals or materials. Since Jesus' work on our behalf is completely finished (Hebrews 9:24–26), there is nothing we can add to it (Galatians 3:10–14). Instead, our praise and sacrifice ought to be done out of gratitude, obedience, and worship. The following verse expands this idea to remind believers that doing good for others is a natural, expected part of this joyous perspective.
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