But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken later of another day.

as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."

Now if perfection could have been through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not one designated according to the order of Aaron?

For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

This becomes even more evident if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

and let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,

not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more, as you see the Day drawing near.