“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.”
Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured — empathetic solidarity (remember, mnemoneuo) with the imprisoned and tortured means to suffer with them (sympascho). The lack of physical torture does not eliminate spiritual obligation.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 13:3
“Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them, them which suffer adversity as being yourselves also in the body. Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled; but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Let your conversation be without covetousness: being content with such things as you have.” See how large is his discourse concerning chastity. “Follow peace,” he said, “and holiness; Lest there be any fornicator or profane person” Hebrews 12:14; and again,…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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