Hebrews 13:9

“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”

"Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein." - Hebrews 13:9
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What does Hebrews 13:9 mean?

Hebrews 13:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein." This verse…

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Rooted in Grace: The Call to Spiritual Stability

In the bustling life of faith, it’s easy to be swayed by enticing teachings that appear to offer deeper knowledge or greater understanding. The writer of Hebrews poignantly warns us in Hebrews 13:9 (KJV): "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good…

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A Prayer for Stability and Grace in Faith

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as I meditate on Your Word. I lift up my heart in gratitude for Your grace that sustains me, and I humbly ask for Your presence as I reflect on Hebrews 13:9, which states, "Be…

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Hebrews 13:9 - "Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein."
Hebrews 9:13 - "For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:"
"For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:" - Hebrews 9:13
Exodus 9:13 - "¶ And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me."
Hebrews 13:3
Hebrews 13:25 - "Grace be with you all. Amen."
Hebrews 13:1 - "Let brotherly love continue."
Hebrews 13:13 - "Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach."
Hebrews 4:9 - "There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God."
Hebrews 13:8 - "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever."
Hebrews 13:14 - "For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come."
Hebrews 9:16 - "For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator."
hebrew 13:20
Hebrews 13:16 - "But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased."
Hebrews 9:18 - "Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood."
Hebrews 9:27 - "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:"
Hebrews 10:13 - "From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool."
"Grace be with you all. Amen." - Hebrews 13:25
Hebrews 13:2 - "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares."
Hebrews 13:4 - "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge."
Hebrews 5:13 - "For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe."
"Let brotherly love continue." - Hebrews 13:1
Hebrews 9:3 - "And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all;"
Hebrews 13:10 - "We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle."
Hebrews 9:9 - "Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience;"
Hebrews 13:19 - "But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner."
Hebrews 9:20 - "Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you."
Hebrews 9:21 - "Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry."
Hebrews 9:17 - "For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth."