Reference: Hebrews, Epistle to
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(1.) Its canonicity. All the results of critical and historical research to which this epistle has been specially subjected abundantly vindicate its right to a place in the New Testament canon among the other inspired books.
(2.) Its authorship. A considerable variety of opinions on this subject has at different times been advanced. Some have maintained that its author was Silas, Paul's companion. Others have attributed it to Clement of Rome, or Luke, or Barnabas, or some unknown Alexandrian Christian, or Apollos; but the conclusion which we think is best supported, both from internal and external evidence, is that Paul was its author. There are, no doubt, many difficulties in the way of accepting it as Paul's; but we may at least argue with Calvin that there can be no difficulty in the way of "embracing it without controversy as one of the apostolical epistles."
(3.) Date and place of writing. It was in all probability written at Rome, near the close of Paul's two years' imprisonment (Heb 13:19,24). It was certainly written before the destruction of Jerusalem (Heb 13:10).
(4.) To whom addressed. Plainly it was intended for Jewish converts to the faith of the gospel, probably for the church at Jerusalem. The subscription of this epistle is, of course, without authority. In this case it is incorrect, for obviously Timothy could not be the bearer of it (Heb 13:23).
(5.) Its design was to show the true end and meaning of the Mosaic system, and its symbolical and transient character. It proves that the Levitical priesthood was a "shadow" of that of Christ, and that the legal sacrifices prefigured the great and all-perfect sacrifice he offered for us. It explains that the gospel was designed, not to modify the law of Moses, but to supersede and abolish it. Its teaching was fitted, as it was designed, to check that tendency to apostatize from Christianity and to return to Judaism which now showed itself among certain Jewish Christians. The supreme authority and the transcendent glory of the gospel are clearly set forth, and in such a way as to strengthen and confirm their allegiance to Christ.
(6.) It consists of two parts: (a) doctrinal (1-10:18), (b) and practical (10:19-ch. 13). There are found in it many references to portions of the Old Testament. It may be regarded as a treatise supplementary to the Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and as an inspired commentary on the book of Leviticus.
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We have a sacrifice, of which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: and he sat down at the right hand of God.
Henceforth the Son of man shall sit on the right hand of the power of God.
All things were made by him, and without him not one thing was made that now exists.
And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;
Therefore, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and thence sailed to Cyprus.
After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying: Brethren, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, speak.
But, after many years, I came to bring charitable gifts to my nation, and offerings.
For this reason, as by one man sin entered into the world, and by his sin, death; and so death passed through to all men, because all have sinned:
Who is he that condemns? It is Christ that died: rather, indeed, that has risen, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but give place to the wrath of God; for it is written: Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem:
Salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus;
Timothy, my fellow-workman, and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
For, as in Adam all die, so, also, in Christ shall all be made alive:
Therefore, let no one despise him; but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.
The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.
What has a temple of God in common with one of idols? For you are the temple of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
And if you are Christ s, then you are Abraham's posterity, and heirs according to the promise.
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
Let no one judge you, therefore, in meat or in drink, or in respect to a feast, or the new moon, or sabbaths,
in which things you also formerly walked when you lived in them.
Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, salutes you, and so does Marcus the nephew of Barnabas, concerning whom you received commandments; if he come to you, receive him;
And when this letter has been read among you, cause that it be read in the church of the Laodiceans also; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea;
GOD, who in many parts and in many ways spoke in ancient times to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his Son,
GOD, who in many parts and in many ways spoke in ancient times to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his Son,
GOD, who in many parts and in many ways spoke in ancient times to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages;
whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom, also, he made the ages; who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
who, being the effulgence of his glory and the exact representation of his essence, and upholding all things by his own powerful word, when he had by himself made expiation for our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
having become so far superior to the angels, as the name which he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did he at any time say: Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again: I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? read more. And again, when he brings the first-begotten into the world, he says: And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, when he brings the first-begotten into the world, he says: And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, when he brings the first-begotten into the world, he says: And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he says: Who makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire. read more. But to the Son: Thy throne, God, is from age to age: a scepter of rectitude is the scepter of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore, God, thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning, didst lay the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. They shall perish; but thou remainest: and they all shall grow old as a garment; and as a mantle thou shalt fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. But to which of the angels has he said at any time: Sit on my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool?
But to which of the angels has he said at any time: Sit on my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall inherit salvation?
Therefore, we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest we let them glide away. For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment, read more. how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which at first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which at first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which at first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which at first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard him;
For not to angels has he subjected the world to come of which we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying: What is man, that thou art mindful of him; or the son of man, that thou dost visit him? read more. Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honor; thou hast put all things under his feet. For, in putting all things under him, he left nothing that is not put under him: but now we do not yet see all things put under him. read more. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both he that sanctifies, and those who are sanctified, are all of one Father: for which reason, he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying:
Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil;
Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil;
Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might set free those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage. read more. For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham.
For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham.
For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham. "Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people. For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
who is faithful to him that appointed him, as Moses also was faithful in all his house. For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house.
For this man is counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has builded the house, has more honor than the house. For every house is builded by some one; but he that built all things is God. read more. And Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, to bear testimony to those things which were to be spoken afterward; but Christ, as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold the confidence and the joy of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ, as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold the confidence and the joy of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ, as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold the confidence and the joy of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ, as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold the confidence and the joy of our hope firm to the end.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in apostatizing from the living God.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in apostatizing from the living God.
For we are partakers of the Christ, if we hold our begun confidence firm to the end;
And so we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Let us fear, therefore, lest, as a promise of entering into his rest still remains, any of you should seem to come short of it.
For we who have believed are to enter into rest, as he said: So I swore in my anger, they shall not enter into my rest; namely, that rest from his works which had been finished from the foundation of the world.
There remains, therefore, a sabbath state for the people of God.
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Seeing, then, that we have a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin.
For we have not a high priest that can not sympathize with our infirmities; but he was tempted in all things like ourselves, yet without sin. Let us come, therefore, with boldness, to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help in every time of need.
being able to have compassion on the ignorant and erring, because he himself is beset with infirmity: and on account of this, he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to make offering for sins.
as he says also in another place, Thou art a priest forever, after the order of Melchisedec. In the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard with respect to that which he feared,
In the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard with respect to that which he feared,
In the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, to him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard with respect to that which he feared, although he was a Son, he yet learned obedience from the things which he suffered; read more. and, having been made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding.
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding.
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding.
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding.
Of him we have many things to say, and difficult to be explained, if we do say them, since you are slow in understanding. For though you ought to be teachers, considering the time, yet you have need that some one teach you again what are the first elements of the oracles of God; and you have be come such as have need of milk, and not of strong food.
Therefore, omitting the elementary Christian teaching, let us go on to the perfection of Christian instruction, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
if they fall away; since they again crucify in themselves the Son of God, and put him to an open shame.
But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, and of things that tend to salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, that he should forget your work, and the love which you have shown for his name by having ministered to the saints, and by continuing to minister. read more. But we desire every one of you to show the same diligence, in order to have your hope fully assured to the end:
But we desire every one of you to show the same diligence, in order to have your hope fully assured to the end: that you may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
Wherefore, God, being more abundantly willing to show to the heirs of his promise the immutability of his purpose, inter posed an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us;
that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us; which, hope we have as an anchor for the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters in beyond the vail, read more. whither a forerunner for us has gone, even Jesus, who is made a high priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
whither a forerunner for us has gone, even Jesus, who is made a high priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave a tenth of the spoils. And those of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: read more. but he who does not count his genealogy from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And, without any contradiction, the less is blessed by the better. And in the one instance, men that die receive tithes; but in the other, he receives them who has the testimony that he lives. And so to speak, even Levi, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham; for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedec.
(for the law made no perfect expiation), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
(for the law made no perfect expiation), and the introduction of a better hope, by which we draw near to God.
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For such a high priest is suited to us, who is holy, harm less, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;
For such a high priest is suited to us, who is holy, harm less, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens; who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people: for this he did once, when he offered up himself. For the law makes men high priests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, makes the Son, who is perfected forever.
For the law makes men high priests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, makes the Son, who is perfected forever.
For the law makes men high priests, who have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, makes the Son, who is perfected forever.
Now concerning the things that have been spoken, the principal point is this: We have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
Now concerning the things that have been spoken, the principal point is this: We have such a high priest, who has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;
In saying, A new covenant, he has regarded the first as out of use. Now, that which is out of use, and has become old, is ready to disappear.
for a tabernacle was constructed, the first, in which were the candlestick, and the table, and the presence bread; and this tabernacle is called holy. But after the second vail, the tabernacle which is called the holy of holies;
But into the second, the high priest alone went, once during the year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:
But into the second, the high priest alone went, once during the year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people:
But Christ, having come a high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, (that is, not of this building,) entered, not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, once for all, into the most holy, having obtained eternal redemption. read more. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, cleanses them as it respects the purity of the flesh,
And for this reason, he is the mediator of the new covenant: that, since his death has taken place for the redemption of transgressions that were under the former covenant, those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
For when Moses had spoken to all the people every commandment of the law, lie took the blood of calves and of goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people, saying:
and, in like manner, he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the service. And, indeed, according to the law, almost all things are cleansed by blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no remission.
For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us.
For the Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, the copies of the true; but he has entered heaven itself, now to present himself in the presence of God for us. Nor has he entered, that he should offer himself often, as the high priest enters the holy places every year with the blood of another:
For the law, having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, make a perfect expiation for those who come to them:
For the law, having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, make a perfect expiation for those who come to them:
There is, however, in these sacrifices, a remembrance of sins every year. For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
By which will, we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time.
By which will, we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all time. And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Now, where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Now, where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, confidence to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, confidence to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, confidence to enter the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he has dedicated for us, through the vail, that is, his flesh;
by a new and living way which he has dedicated for us, through the vail, that is, his flesh; and having a great high, priest over the house of God, read more. let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having; our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water; let us hold fast the unwavering confession of our hope, for he is faithful who has promised; and let us consider one another that we may excite to love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom of some; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom of some; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom of some; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom of some; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as you see the day approaching. For if we sin willfully, after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no longer a sacrifice for sins;
of how much severer punishment do you think he shall be thought worthy, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the blood of the covenant, with which he was sanctified, a common thing, and has done despite to the Spirit of grace? For we know him who has said, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. And again, The Lord will judge his people.
For we know him who has said, Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord. And again, The Lord will judge his people.
But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But remember the former days, in which, after you were enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings;
For you sympathized with me in my bonds, and endured joyfully the seizure of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and abiding substance in the heavens. Cast not away, therefore, your confidence, which has a great reward. read more. For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
By faith we understand that the ages were set in order by the word of God, so that the things which are seen, have not come into being from things that appear.
because God had provided some better thing for us, that they, without us, should not be made perfect.
Wherefore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that lies before us,
Wherefore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that lies before us,
Wherefore, since we also have so great a cloud of witnesses lying round about us, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that lies before us, looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
looking to Jesus the author and finisher of the faith, who, for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds.
For consider him that endured such opposition of sinners against himself, lest you become weary and despondent in your minds. You have not yet resisted to blood, in your contest with sin;
You have not yet resisted to blood, in your contest with sin; and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as to sons: My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him.
and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as to sons: My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him.
and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as to sons: My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him.
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons: for what son is there whose father chastens him not?
If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons: for what son is there whose father chastens him not?
But no chastisement seems, at the time, to be a matter of joy, but of grief: yet afterward, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who are exercised by it. Wherefore, lift up the hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees,
Wherefore, as we receive a kingdom that can not be shaken, let us have gratitude, by which we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear:
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken to you the word of God: attentively consider the result of their conduct, and imitate their faith.
Be not carried away by various and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with meats, which have not profited those who were occupied with them.
Be not carried away by various and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with meats, which have not profited those who were occupied with them.
Be not carried away by various and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be strengthened with grace, not with meats, which have not profited those who were occupied with them. We have a sacrifice, of which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.
We have a sacrifice, of which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood, shed for sin, is carried by the high priest into the holiest, are burned with out the camp. read more. Wherefore, Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Therefore, let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
Therefore, let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here we have no abiding city, but we seek one to come. read more. Through him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name. But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly entreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I beseech you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation: for I have written to you in few words.
I beseech you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation: for I have written to you in few words. Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Salute all your rulers, and all the saints. The saints of Italy salute you. Grace be with you all. Amen.
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember, therefore, how you have received and heard, and be watchful and repent. If, therefore, you do not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you shall not know at what hour I will come upon you.