Advice, Memories, Prayers, Greetings
The Epistle concludes with various exhortations in regard to the social life (Hebrews 13:1-3), private life (Hebrews 13:4-6), the religious life (Hebrews 13:7-17), in which connexion the readers are exhorted to follow steadfastly the example and doctrine of their former teachers (Hebrews 13:7-16), and to respect the authority of their present rulers (Hebrews 13:17). The writer requests their prayers (Hebrews 13:18-19); he prays himself on their behalf (Hebrews 13:20-21); he sends greetings, and utters his benediction (Hebrews 13:22-25).