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,

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;

And of the angels he saith: "Who maketh his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire;"

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

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,

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 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,

and might deliver those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage.

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 every house is builded by some one; but he who built all things is God.

who then, when they had heard, provoked? Was it not all who came out of Egypt by means of Moses?

And with whom was he offended forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose carcasses fell in the wilderness?

And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest, except to those who were disobedient?

For to us were glad tidings addressed, as well as to them; but the word which was heard did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in those who heard 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.

Since then it still remaineth for some to enter into it, and they to whom the glad tidings of it were first brought did not enter in because of disobedience,

and there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and laid open to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

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.

Thus Christ did not glorify himself to be made highpriest, but he who said to him, "Thou art my Son, I this day have begotten thee;"

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,

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.

but solid food belongs to those who are of full age, who by use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

For it is impossible that those who have once been enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and been make partakers of the Holy Spirit,

that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and endurance inherit the promises.

For men indeed swear by one who is greater, and the oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

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;

For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him,

to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all, who by interpretation is first King of righteousness, and then also was King of Salem, which is, King of peace,

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;

but he whose descent is not reckoned from them took tithes of Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises.

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 of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, of which no one hath given attendance at the altar;

who hath been made, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.

for they indeed have been made priests without an oath; but he with an oath by him who said to him, "The Lord swore, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever,"

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.

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.

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;

who serve the mere delineation and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was admonished by God when he was about to make the tabernacle; for, "See," saith he, "that thou make all things according to the pattern which was shown thee in the mount."

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,

how much more shall the blood of Christ, who by his everlasting spirit offered himself without spot to God, purify your conscience from dead works, for the worship of the living God!

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.

so also Christ having been once offered up to bear the sins of many, will appear the second time, without sin, for the salvation of those who are waiting for him.

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 by one offering he hath perfected for ever those who are sanctified.

let us hold fast the profession of our hope without wavering, for he is faithful who promised;

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."

But we are not of those who draw back, unto perdition; but of those who believe, to the saving of the soul.

But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him.

Through faith Sarah herself also received power to conceive, even when she was past age, because she accounted him faithful who had promised.

For they who say such things show plainly that they are seeking a country.

By faith Abraham, when tried, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his onlybegotten son,

he to whom it was said, "From Isaac shall thine offspring be reckoned;"

By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.

Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that he who destroyed the firstborn might not touch them.

By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who disobeyed, after having received the spies with peace.

who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promised blessings, stopped the mouths of lions,

of whom the world was not worthy; they wandered in deserts and mountains, and caves and the clefts of the earth.

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 whom the Lord loveth, he chasteneth; and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth."

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.

lest there be any fornicator, or profane person as Esau, who for one meal sold even his birthright.

and the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words, which voice they who heard, entreated that no more should be spoken to them;

and to the church of the firstborn, who are enrolled in heaven; and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of righteous men made perfect;

See that ye refuse not him who speaketh. For if they did not escape, who refused him who spoke his will on earth, much more shall not we, if we turn away from him who speaketh from heaven;

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.

We have an altar, of which they cannot eat who serve the tabernacle.

Obey your leaders, and submit yourselves to them; for they keep watch in behalf of your souls, as those who must give an account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief; for this is not for your advantage.

Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of an everlasting covenant, even our Lord Jesus,

make you perfect in every good work, to do his will, doing in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.

Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.