and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation -- for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,

And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.

and women received back their dead raised to life. But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life.

And others experienced mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.