The writer finishes his book with a mixture of advice and encouragement to persevere. He speaks of Brotherly love and hospitality (v1-2), supporting those in prison for their faith (v3), honouring marriage (v4), being careful about money (v5-6) and imitating their leaders (v7).

The writer comes back to focus on the never changing Jesus and His death outside the camp (v8-13). The point being made here is that Jesus was cast out and for His sake we need to be prepared to be outsiders in this world.

The believer needs an other-world mindset and live always with one eye on the heavenly city that is to come (v14). This will lead to a very different life in regards what we worship (v15) and how we live (v16-17).

Part of this different living is to be seen in obeying and praying for our spiritual leaders (v18-19). No one is an island and we persevere, grow and serve as committed members of the fellowship of God’s people.

The closing benediction (v20-21) highlights the great hope we have in Jesus our great high priest and how we’re a new people equipped to serve Him. Here we see how Christians become different people, it is all in a life that is hid in Christ.