thus proving Himself to be as much superior to angels as the title He has inherited is superior to theirs.

how can we escape, if we pay no attention at all to a salvation that is so great? This is so because it was first proclaimed by the Lord Himself, and then it was proved to us to be valid by the very men who heard Him themselves,

Since then the children mentioned share our mortal nature, He too took on Himself a full share of the same, in order that He by His death might put a stop to the power of him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

For inasmuch as He has suffered Himself by being tempted, He is able to give immediate help to any that are tempted.

For whoever is admitted into God's rest himself has rested from his works, just as God did.

Such a one is capable of dealing tenderly with the ignorant and erring ones, since he himself is subject to weakness,

and so is obliged to offer sin-offerings, not only for the people but for himself as well.

And no one takes this honor upon himself but is called to it by God, as Aaron was.

So Christ too did not take upon Himself the glory of being appointed High Priest, but it was God who said: "You are my Son; I have today become your Father,"

For when God made His promise to Abraham, He took an oath by Himself, since He had no one greater by whom He could take it,

but He, on the other hand, because He Himself lives on forever, enjoys the only priesthood that has no successors in office.

Therefore, because He Himself lives always to intercede for them always, He is able to save completely any and all who come to God through Him.

who does not need, as did the Levitical priests, to offer sacrifices, first for his own sins and then for those of the people; this latter is just what He did once for all when He offered up Himself.

but into the second or inner part nobody but the high priest may go, and he only once a year, and never without blood which he offers for himself and for the sins committed in ignorance by the people.

how much more surely will the blood of Christ, who with an eternal Spirit gave Himself a spotless offering to God, purify your consciences from works that mean mere death, to serve the ever living God?

And He does not enter to offer Himself over and over again, as the high priest enters the sanctuary year after year with blood that is not his own;

You must have a turn of mind that is free from avarice; you must be content with what you have, for God Himself has said, "I will never fail you, I will never forsake you."

perfectly fit you to do His will, He Himself, through Jesus Christ, accomplishing through you what is pleasing to Him. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen.