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Hebrews 13:16
But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Interpretation

Hebrews 13:16 shows a do good that is lived within work and rest—see "don't" and "forget". Let do good in boundaries we honor—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Hebrews—epistle/letter, highlighting do good. Within ch. 13, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “don't” and “forget”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul (trad.) for Hebrews. Academic consensus for Hebrews tends toward: Anonymous; candidates include Apollos, Barnabas, or Priscilla; style differs from Paul.. Scholars commonly date Hebrews AD 60–90. Perseverance & Witness is especially relevant in this line. Christ is better: priest, covenant, and promise. Anonymous authorship and sermonic rhetoric are frequently noted.

More details
Traditional:Paul (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; not Pauline in style; Apollos/Barnabas/Priscilla proposed.
Date:AD 60–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46