Reference: Hebrews, Epistle To
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(1.) Its canonicity. All the results of critical and historical research to which this epistle has been specially subjected abundantly vindicate its right to a place in the New Testament canon among the other inspired books.
(2.) Its authorship. A considerable variety of opinions on this subject has at different times been advanced. Some have maintained that its author was Silas, Paul's companion. Others have attributed it to Clement of Rome, or Luke, or Barnabas, or some unknown Alexandrian Christian, or Apollos; but the conclusion which we think is best supported, both from internal and external evidence, is that Paul was its author. There are, no doubt, many difficulties in the way of accepting it as Paul's; but we may at least argue with Calvin that there can be no difficulty in the way of "embracing it without controversy as one of the apostolical epistles."
(3.) Date and place of writing. It was in all probability written at Rome, near the close of Paul's two years' imprisonment (Heb 13:19,24). It was certainly written before the destruction of Jerusalem (Heb 13:10).
(4.) To whom addressed. Plainly it was intended for Jewish converts to the faith of the gospel, probably for the church at Jerusalem. The subscription of this epistle is, of course, without authority. In this case it is incorrect, for obviously Timothy could not be the bearer of it (Heb 13:23).
(5.) Its design was to show the true end and meaning of the Mosaic system, and its symbolical and transient character. It proves that the Levitical priesthood was a "shadow" of that of Christ, and that the legal sacrifices prefigured the great and all-perfect sacrifice he offered for us. It explains that the gospel was designed, not to modify the law of Moses, but to supersede and abolish it. Its teaching was fitted, as it was designed, to check that tendency to apostatize from Christianity and to return to Judaism which now showed itself among certain Jewish Christians. The supreme authority and the transcendent glory of the gospel are clearly set forth, and in such a way as to strengthen and confirm their allegiance to Christ.
(6.) It consists of two parts: (a) doctrinal (1-10:18), (b) and practical (10:19-ch. 13). There are found in it many references to portions of the Old Testament. It may be regarded as a treatise supplementary to the Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and as an inspired commentary on the book of Leviticus.
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We have an altar, of which they cannot eat who serve the tabernacle.
but I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
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So then, the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down on the right hand of God;
But from this time the Son of man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.
All things were made through him; and without him was nothing made that hath been made.
And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea;
They therefore being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, came down to Seleucia, and from thence sailed to Cyprus.
And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.
And after some years I came to bring alms to my nation, and to make offerings;
So then as through one man sin entered into the world, and through sin death, and thus [death] came through unto all men, because all sinned
Who is he that condemneth? Christ is he that died, yea rather, who rose again, who is also at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather make room for wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
For Macedonia and Achaia have thought it good to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem.
Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellowlaborers in Christ Jesus;
Timothy, my fellowlaborer, salutes you, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater my kinsmen.
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ will all be made alive.
let no one therefore despise him. But conduct him on in peace, that he may come to me; for I am waiting for him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God said: "I will dwell among them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."
and if ye belong to Christ, then are ye Abrahams offspring, heirs according to the promise.
Let no one then call you to account about food or drink, or a feastday, or a new moon, or sabbaths;
In which things ye also once walked, when ye lived in them;
Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received directions (if he come to you, receive him),
And when the letter hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye likewise read the letter from Laodicea.
God, who at different times and in different ways spoke of old to the fathers by the prophets,
God, who at different times and in different ways spoke of old to the fathers by the prophets,
God, who at different times and in different ways spoke of old to the fathers by the prophets, hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,
hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds, who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being a brightness from his glory and an image of his being, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself accomplished a cleansing of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; having become so much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.
having become so much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they. For to which of the angels did he ever say: "Thou art my Son, I this day have begotten thee?" and again: "I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?" read more. And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage."
And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage."
And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage." And of the angels he saith: "Who maketh his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;" read more. but of the Son: "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; and the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness. Thou lovedst righteousness, and hatedst iniquity; therefore God, thy God, anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows." And: "Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst found the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. They will perish, but thou remainest; and they will all become old as doth a garment, and thou wilt fold them up as a vesture, and they will be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years will not fail." But to which of the angels hath he ever said: "Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?"
But to which of the angels hath he ever said: "Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?" Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest haply we let them slip. For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution, read more. how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first was spoken through the Lord, and was confirmed to us through those who heard him,
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first was spoken through the Lord, and was confirmed to us through those who heard him,
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first was spoken through the Lord, and was confirmed to us through those who heard him,
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first was spoken through the Lord, and was confirmed to us through those who heard him,
For not to angels did he put in subjection the world to come, of which we are speaking. But one in a certain place bore testimony, saying, "What is man, that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man, that thou carest for him? read more. Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor;
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor; thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet." For in that he put all things in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him. read more. But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.
But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one. For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren;
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner shared in the same, that through death he might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner shared in the same, that through death he might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil,
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner shared in the same, that through death he might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil, and might deliver those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage. read more. For surely he doth not help angels, but he helpeth the offspring of Abraham.
For surely he doth not help angels, but he helpeth the offspring of Abraham. Whence it was right for him to be in all respects made like to his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful highpriest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Whence it was right for him to be in all respects made like to his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful highpriest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also was Moses in all his house. For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as greater than the house is he who built it.
For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as greater than the house is he who built it. For every house is builded by some one; but he who built all things is God. read more. And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, that he might testify of those things which were to be spoken; but Christ as a son over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and joyousness of our hope.
but Christ as a son over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and joyousness of our hope.
but Christ as a son over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and joyousness of our hope.
but Christ as a son over his house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and joyousness of our hope.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast our first confidence firm to the end.
So then we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Let us then fear, since a promise is still left us of entering into his rest, lest any one of you should appear to fail of obtaining it.
For we who believed enter into the rest, as he hath said: "So I swore in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest;" although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
There remaineth therefore a sabbathrest to the people of God.
Since, then, we have a great highpriest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Since, then, we have a great highpriest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Since, then, we have a great highpriest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not a highpriest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who hath in all points been tempted as we are, without sin.
For we have not a highpriest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who hath in all points been tempted as we are, without sin.
For we have not a highpriest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who hath in all points been tempted as we are, without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
being able to be forbearing toward the ignorant and the erring, since he himself also is compassed with infirmity; and by reason of this infirmity he must, as for the people, so also for himself, offer sacrifice for sins.
as also he saith in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek." Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard by reason of his godly reverence,
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard by reason of his godly reverence,
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and was heard by reason of his godly reverence, though a son yet learned his obedience from what he suffered; read more. and being perfected became the author of everlasting salvation to all who obey him,
Of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye have become dull of hearing.
Of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye have become dull of hearing.
Of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye have become dull of hearing.
Of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye have become dull of hearing.
Of whom we have much to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye have become dull of hearing. For while on account of the length of time ye ought to be teachers, ye again have need that some one should teach you the first elements of the oracles of God, and are become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food.
Let us then, leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, press on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
and have fallen away, should again be renewed to repentance, since they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to open shame.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that are connected with salvation, though we do thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that are connected with salvation, though we do thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that are connected with salvation, though we do thus speak. For God is not unjust so as to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered and are still ministering to the saints. read more. But we earnestly desire that every one of you may show the same diligence with regard to the full assurance of your hope even to the end;
But we earnestly desire that every one of you may show the same diligence with regard to the full assurance of your hope even to the end; that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and endurance inherit the promises.
Wherefore God, wishing more abundantly to show to the heirs of the promise the immutability of his purpose, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us;
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we may have strong encouragement, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us; which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and steadfast, and which entereth within the veil; read more. where as forerunner for us Jesus entered, having become a highpriest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
where as forerunner for us Jesus entered, having become a highpriest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
Consider now how great this man was, to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the spoils. And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the office of the priesthood have a command to take tithes of the people by the Law, that is, of their brethren, though they have come out of the loins of Abraham; read more. but he whose descent is not reckoned from them took tithes of Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises. And beyond all contradiction the less is blessed by the greater. And here indeed men that die receive tithes; but there he of whom it is testified that he liveth. And so to speak, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham; for he was yet in the loins of his father when Melchizedek met him.
For it is testified of him, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek."
for the Law perfected nothing,and on the other, the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
for the Law perfected nothing,and on the other, the bringing in of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
wherefore he is able also to save to the utmost those who come to God through him, since he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
wherefore he is able also to save to the utmost those who come to God through him, since he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such a highpriest also became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
For such a highpriest also became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; who hath not necessity daily, as the highpriests, to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
who hath not necessity daily, as the highpriests, to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself. For the Law maketh men highpriests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the Law, maketh the Son, who is perfected for ever.
For the Law maketh men highpriests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the Law, maketh the Son, who is perfected for ever.
For the Law maketh men highpriests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the Law, maketh the Son, who is perfected for ever.
Now the principal thing among those of which we are speaking is this: We have such a highpriest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Now the principal thing among those of which we are speaking is this: We have such a highpriest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
In that he saith, "a new covenant," he hath made the first old; but that which is becoming old, and worn out with age, is ready to vanish away.
For a tabernacle was prepared, the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the holy place: and after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the holy of holies,
but into the second the highpriest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people;
but into the second the highpriest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people;
But Christ having appeared, as a highpriest of the good things to come, passing through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, entered once for all into the sanctuary, not with the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, and obtained for us everlasting redemption. read more. For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled, sanctify to the purifying of the flesh,
And for this cause he is the mediator of a new covenant, that, death having taken place for redemption from the transgressions under the first covenant, they who have been called may receive the everlasting inheritance which was promised.
For when Moses had spoken every precept according to the Law to all the people, he took the blood of the calves and of the goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
The tabernacle also and all the vessels of the service he in like manner sprinkled with the blood. And almost all things are according to the Law purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf.
For Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made with hands, which is only a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf. Nor yet to make an offering of himself many times, as the highpriest entereth into the holy place every year with blood of others;
For the Law but shadowing forth the good things to come, and not having the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually make those who come with them perfect.
For the Law but shadowing forth the good things to come, and not having the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually make those who come with them perfect.
But in these sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins every year. For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.
And in this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
And in this will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest indeed standeth performing daily service, and offering again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
And every priest indeed standeth performing daily service, and offering again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
But where there is remission of these, there is no longer offering for sin.
But where there is remission of these, there is no longer offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entrance into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entrance into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, boldness for entrance into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, his flesh,
a new and living way, which he consecrated for us, through the veil, that is, his flesh, and having a great priest over the house of God, read more. let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience; and having had our bodies washed with pure water, let us hold fast the profession of our hope without wavering, for he is faithful who promised; and let us consider one another, to excite to love and to good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin willingly after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remaineth a sacrifice for sins;
of how much heavier punishment, think ye, will he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite to the Spirit of grace? For we know him who said, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord;" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
For we know him who said, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord;" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great struggle with sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great struggle with sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great struggle with sufferings;
For ye sympathized with those in bonds, and ye took joyfully the plundering of your goods, knowing that ye have for yourselves a better and an enduring substance. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward. read more. For ye have need of endurance; that, after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive what is promised.
For ye have need of endurance; that, after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive what is promised.
Through faith we perceive that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
God having provided for us some better thing, that they might not be made perfect without us.
Therefore let us also, being surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us;
Therefore let us also, being surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us;
Therefore let us also, being surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth easily beset us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us; looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction by sinners against him, lest ye faint in your souls, and become weary.
For consider him that endured such contradiction by sinners against him, lest ye faint in your souls, and become weary. Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin;
Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin; and ye have forgotten the exhortation, which reasoneth with you as with sons: "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved by him;
and ye have forgotten the exhortation, which reasoneth with you as with sons: "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved by him;
and ye have forgotten the exhortation, which reasoneth with you as with sons: "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when reproved by him;
It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom the father chasteneth not?
It is for chastening that ye endure; God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom the father chasteneth not?
Now all chastening for the present indeed seemeth to be not joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yieldeth the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been exercised thereby. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
Wherefore receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, who spoke to you the word of God; and considering well the end of their manner of life, imitate their faith.
Be not carried aside with various and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with meats, in which those who walked were not profited.
Be not carried aside with various and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with meats, in which those who walked were not profited.
Be not carried aside with various and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with meats, in which those who walked were not profited. We have an altar, of which they cannot eat who serve the tabernacle.
We have an altar, of which they cannot eat who serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the highpriest are burned without the camp. read more. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us then go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach;
Let us then go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach; for here we have no abiding city, but are seeking that which is to come. read more. Through him therefore let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips giving thanks to his name. But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
but I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
but I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
but I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
but I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of my exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.
But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of my exhortation; for I have written to you in few words. Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
But forget not, beloved, this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and keep those things, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come upon thee.