13:3 What is this telling us to do?
13:3 What is this telling us to do?
This is exhorting believers to identify with those in prison who are being persecuted for their witness for Christ, remembering that they themselves are liable to the same treatment (CP Ro 12:15; 1Cor 12:20, 26).
Believers must not only pray for those suffering persecution, but also do everything possible to meet their practical needs as well as provide relief for their families (CP Ga 6:10; Jas 2:13-16; 1Jn 3:17-19 with Mt 25:31-46).
Believers can also write letters of encouragement to those in prison, and letters of advocacy to those who have imprisoned them.