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 an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he comes soon. Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
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Introductory.
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So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
All things were made through him, and without him nothing was made that was made.
And the disciples determined, each according to his ability, to send relief for the brethren living in Judea.
So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they 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 any word of exhortation for the people, say it."
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings.
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so death spread to all men, because all men sinned.
Who is he who condemns? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who is also interceding for us.
Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but leave it 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 among the saints in Jerusalem.
Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus,
Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.
So let no one despise him. Send him on his way in peace, that he may return to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the lord, with the church that is in their house.
The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the lord, with the church that is in their house.
What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise.
Therefore let no one judge you in questions of food or drink or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day.
In these you once walked, when you lived in them.
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, and also Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.)
When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read the letter from Laodicea.
In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,
In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world. He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.
having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my son, today I have begotten you"? And again, "I will be a father to him and he shall be a son to me"? read more. And again, when God brings the first-born into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him."
And again, when God brings the first-born into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him."
And again, when God brings the first-born into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." Of the angels he says, "Who makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire." read more. But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions." And, "You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; they will perish, but you remain; they will all grow old like a garment, you will roll them up like a mantle; and like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end." But to which of the angels has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies a stool for your feet"?
But to which of the angels has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies a stool for your feet"? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to serve for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to serve for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
Therefore we must pay more careful attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For if the message spoken by angels was valid, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment, read more. how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him,
For it is not to angels that he subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. But there is a place where someone has testified, "What is man that you are mindful of him, or the son of man that you care for him? read more. You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor,
You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and put everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. As it is, we do not yet see everything subject to him. read more. But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
But we see Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. For both he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. read more. For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned, but with the descendants of Abraham.
For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned, but with the descendants of Abraham.
For surely it is not with angels that he is concerned, but with the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
For because he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
He was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house. Yet Jesus has been counted worthy of as much more glory than Moses as the builder of a house has more honor than the house.
Yet Jesus has been counted worthy of as much more glory than Moses as the builder of a house has more honor than the house. For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. read more. Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later, but Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
but Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
but Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
but Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
Take care, brethren, lest there be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.
Take care, brethren, lest there be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God.
For we have come to share in Christ if we hold our first confidence firm to the end,
So we see that they were not able to enter because of unbelief.
Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest remains, let us fear lest any one of you be judged to have come short of it.
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, "As I swore in my wrath, 'They shall never enter my rest,'" although his works were finished from the foundation of the world.
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God;
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Since then 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 do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
He can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.
as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek." In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his godly fear.
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his godly fear.
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his godly fear. Although he was a Son, he learned obedience from what he suffered; read more. and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of God's word. You need milk, not solid food;
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
and then have fallen away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put him to an open shame.
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that accompany salvation.
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that accompany salvation.
Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are confident of better things in your case, things that accompany salvation. For God is not so unjust as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do. read more. And we desire each one of you to show the same diligence in realizing the full assurance of hope until the end,
And we desire each one of you to show the same diligence in realizing the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he interposed with an oath, so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us.
so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to take hold of the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, read more. where Jesus has entered as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
where Jesus has entered as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
See how great he was! Even the patriarch Abraham gave him a tenth of the spoils. And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these also are descended from Abraham. read more. But this man whose genealogy is not derived from them received a tenth from Abraham and blessed him who had the promises. And without dispute the lesser person is blessed by the greater. In this case tithes are received by mortal men, but in that case by one of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. One might even say that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid tithes through Abraham, for he was still in the loins of his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.
For it is declared of him, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."
(for the law made nothing perfect); and on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
(for the law made nothing perfect); and on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
For it was fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, blameless, unstained, separated from sinners, exalted above the heavens. He does not need, like those high priests, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins and then for the sins of the people, because he did this once for all when he offered up himself.
He does not need, like those high priests, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins and then for the sins of the people, because he did this once for all when he offered up himself. For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.
Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
When he said, "A new covenant," he has made the first obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.
For there was a tabernacle prepared, the first one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread; this is called the holy place. Behind the second curtain was a tabernacle called the Holy of Holies,
But into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance.
But into the second only the high priest goes, and he but once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offers for himself and for the sins of the people committed in ignorance.
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, he entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation. He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves, but he entered the holy place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. read more. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling those who have been defiled sanctify for the cleansing of the flesh,
For this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
For when every commandment of the law had been declared by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
And in the same way he sprinkled with the blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. Indeed, under the law almost everything is cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.
For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Nor was it that he should offer himself again and again, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood not his own.
For since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices which are continually offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near.
For since the law has only a shadow of the good things to come and not the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices which are continually offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near.
But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins year after year. For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
And by that will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest stands daily at his service, offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
And every priest stands daily at his service, offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.
Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin. Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus,
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, his flesh,
by a new and living way which he opened for us through the curtain, that is, his flesh, and since we have a great 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 clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful; 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.
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.
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.
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. For if we sin deliberately after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
How much severer punishment do you think a man will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as an unclean thing the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
For we know him who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. read more. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
By faith we understand that the world was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.
because God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart.
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary and lose heart. In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are rebuked by him.
And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are rebuked by him.
And have you forgotten the exhortation which addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor lose courage when you are rebuked by him.
It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant; but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your feeble hands and strengthen your weak knees,
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and offer to God acceptable worship with reverence and awe,
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God; consider the outcome of their life, and imitate their faith.
Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited. We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat.
We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. read more. And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to sanctify the people through his own blood. Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.
Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city which is to come. read more. Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I urge you all the more to do this so that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I urge you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
I urge you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he comes soon.
You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he comes soon.
You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I will see you if he comes soon. Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings.
But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.
Remember therefore what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. But if you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come upon you.