Hebrews 13:20

“Now the God of peace, etc..] This is the concluding part of the epistle, which is ended with a prayer, made up of very suitable petitions for the Hebrews; and as the apostle desires them to pray for him and other ministers, he, in turn, and by way of example, prays for them: and he addresses God, as “the God of peace”; who is so called, because of his concern in the peace and reconciliation of his people; because he is the giver of conscience peace to them; because he is the author of all felicity and prosperity, temporal and spiritual; the promoter of peace and concord among saints, and at last brings them to eternal peace; (see Gill on “ <451533> Romans 15:33”), a consideration of this…”

“Concluding prayer. God of peace--So Paul, Rom 15:33; Rom 16:20; Co2 13:11; Phi 4:9; Th1 5:23; Th2 3:16. The Judaizing of the Hebrews was calculated to sow seeds of discord among them, of disobedience to their pastors (Heb 13:17), and of alienation towards Paul. The God of peace by giving unity of true doctrine, will unite them in mutual love. brought again from the dead--Greek, "brought up," &c.: God brought the Shepherd; the Shepherd shall bring the flock. Here only in the Epistle he mentions the resurrection. He would not conclude without mentioning 'the connecting link between the two truths mainly discussed; the one perfect sacrifice and the continual priestly intercession--the depth of…”

“Now the God of peace - God who is the Author, or the source of peace; notes, 1 Thessalonians 5:23. The word “peace” in the New Testament is used to denote every kind of blessing or happiness. It is opposed to all that would disturb or trouble the mind, and may refer, therefore, to reconciliation with God; to a quiet conscience; to the evidence of pardoned sin; to health and prosperity, and to the hope of heaven; see the notes on John 14:27. That brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus - Acts 2:32 note; 1 Corinthians 15:15 note. It is only by the fact of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus that we have peace, for it is only by him that we have the prospect of an admission into heaven. That…”

“The everlasting covenant - The Christian covenant, which is not temporary, like the Jewish, but designed to remain for ever. By the application of that blood, by which this covenant was established, may he make you, in every respect, inwardly and outwardly holy! Hebrews 13:22”

“13:20-21 Benedictions were an important element of letters, speeches, and sermons. The author of Hebrews weaves a number of important themes from the book into his benediction. • The image of our Lord Jesus as the great Shepherd of the sheep (cp. Ps 23) communicates God’s provision for and protection of his people (see also John 10:11-18; 1 Pet 2:25) and is specifically tied here to an eternal covenant.”

“the God: Rom 15:33, Rom 16:20; Co1 14:33; Co2 13:11; Phi 4:9; Th1 5:23; Th2 3:16 brought: Act 2:24, Act 2:32, Act 3:15, Act 4:10, Act 5:30, Act 10:40, Act 10:41, Act 13:30, Act 17:31; Rom 1:4, Rom 4:24, Rom 4:25; Rom 8:11; Co1 6:14, Co1 15:15; Co2 4:14; Gal 1:1; Eph 1:20; Col 2:12; Th1 1:10; Pe1 1:21 that great: Psa 23:1, Psa 80:1; Isa 40:11, Isa 63:11; Eze 34:23, Eze 37:24; Joh 10:11, Joh 10:14; Pe1 2:25, Pe1 5:4 the blood: Heb 9:20, Heb 10:22; Exo 24:8; Zac 9:11; Mat 26:28; Mar 14:24; Luk 22:20 everlasting: Sa2 23:5; Ch1 16:17; Isa 55:3, Isa 61:8; Jer 32:40; Eze 37:26 covenant: or, testament, Heb 9:16, Heb 9:17 Hebrews 13:21”