Hebrews 13:8 (DBY)

Passage

Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, and to-day, and to the ages [to come].

Nearby Context

Hebrews 13:6 So that, taking courage, we may say, The Lord [is] my helper, and I will not be afraid: what will man do unto me?

Hebrews 13:7 Remember your leaders who have spoken to you the word of God; and considering the issue of their conversation, imitate their faith.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, and to-day, and to the ages [to come].

Hebrews 13:9 Be not carried away with various and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace, not meats; those who have walked in which have not been profited by [them].

Hebrews 13:10 We have an altar of which they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle;

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "jesus", "christ", "same", "yesterday", "to-day", "ages", and "come". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "jesus" and "christ", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 7's "Remember your leaders who have spoken to..." into verse 9's "Be not carried away with various and...", so "jesus" and "christ" belong inside that flow. In Hebrews context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "jesus" and "christ" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.