But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.

People

To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.

For you were straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.

To day

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will hear his voice,

God again set a certain day, "Today," saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts."

If ye

and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him!"

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any one hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.