Hebrews 13:14
Hebrews 13:14 in Multiple Translations
For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.
For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
For we have not here an abiding city, but we seek after the city which is to come.
For here we have no fixed resting-place, but our search is for the one which is to come.
For we don't have a permanent city to live in here; we're looking for the home that is still to come.
For here haue we no continuing citie: but we seeke one to come.
for we have not here an abiding city, but the coming one we seek;
For we don’t have here an enduring city, but we seek that which is to come.
For here we have no continuing city, but we seek one to come.
For we have not here a lasting city, but we seek one that is to come.
Here on earth, we believers do not have a city such as Jerusalem where we must continually offer sacrifices [MET]. Instead, we are waiting for a future heavenly city that will last forever.
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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 13:14
Study Notes — Hebrews 13:14
- Context
- Cross References
- Hebrews 13:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 13:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 13:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
- Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 13:14
- Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 13:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
- Sermons on Hebrews 13:14
Context — Christ’s Unchanging Nature
14For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.
15Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. 16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philippians 3:20 | But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, |
| 2 | Colossians 3:1–3 | Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. |
| 3 | Hebrews 11:12–16 | And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore. All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. Now those who say such things show that they are seeking a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. |
| 4 | Hebrews 12:22 | Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels |
| 5 | 2 Peter 3:13–14 | But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. |
| 6 | Ephesians 2:19 | Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 4:17–8 | — |
| 8 | Hebrews 11:9–10 | By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. |
| 9 | Micah 2:10 | Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction— a grievous destruction! |
| 10 | Hebrews 4:9 | There remains, then, a Sabbath rest for the people of God. |
Hebrews 13:14 Summary
[This verse reminds us that our life on earth is not permanent, and that we are actually citizens of a heavenly city that is yet to come. As believers, we are called to live our lives in light of this reality, and to set our hearts and minds on our eternal home, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:19-21. This means that we should not get too comfortable or attached to this life, but instead live with a sense of longing and anticipation for our eternal home, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:3-9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to not have a permanent city?
This means that as believers, our true home is not on this earth, but in heaven, as described in Revelation 21:1-4, where God will create a new heaven and a new earth.
What is the city that is to come?
The city that is to come refers to the heavenly city, the New Jerusalem, which is the eternal dwelling place of God's people, as described in Hebrews 11:10 and Revelation 21:1-4.
How does this verse relate to our life on earth?
This verse reminds us that our life on earth is temporary, and we should be focused on our eternal home, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 6:19-21, where He instructs us to store up treasures in heaven, not on earth.
What is the significance of looking for the city that is to come?
Looking for the city that is to come means that we are to live with a sense of longing and anticipation for our eternal home, and to live our lives in light of this reality, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:3-9, where we are told to set our hope fully on the grace to be brought to us at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can live my life in light of the fact that my true home is in heaven, not on earth?
- How can I cultivate a sense of longing and anticipation for my eternal home, and what difference would this make in my daily life?
- In what ways do I tend to get too comfortable or attached to this life, and how can I remind myself that my true citizenship is in heaven, as described in Philippians 3:20?
- What are some things that I can do to 'store up treasures in heaven' and to live my life with an eternal perspective, as taught in Matthew 6:19-21?
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 13:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 13:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 13:14
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 13:14
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 13:14
Sermons on Hebrews 13:14
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Getting Alone - Abandonment (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgetting and never doing certain things. He criticizes the idea that preaching alone can reach the nations, pointing out |
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |
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The Reproach of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the transformation that occurs when believers focus on God and His word. He highlights examples of former murderers becoming compassionate, |
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How the Supremacy of Christ Creates Radical Christian Sacrifice by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the call to radical Christian sacrifice, urging believers to renounce self-reliance, pride, greed, lust, and fear, and to embrace suffering and reproach for |
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The Glory of God - Part 4 by David Platt | This sermon emphasizes the importance of risking everything for the mission of God, highlighting the dedication and sacrifice of believers in different parts of the world who prior |
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Outside the Gate by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the tragic circumstances in which people often die and draws a parallel to Jesus' crucifixion. He emphasizes that Jesus' death was not just |
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God Speaking About His Son by Robert Dowie | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Hebrews, specifically chapter 1. The key theme throughout the chapter is that God is speaking. The speaker highlights four ways i |






