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, of which they have no right to eat, who perform the service in the tabernacle.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
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Then the Lord, after having thus spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit at the right hand of the power of God.
All things were made by him; and without him was not one thing made that was made.
Then the disciples, as everyman had ability, determined every individual of them to send a sum to be distributed among the brethren who dwelt in Judea:
They then being sent forth indeed by the Holy Ghost, went down to Seleucia; and from thence sailed to Cyprus.
Then after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogues sent to them, saying, Men and brethren, if ye are disposed to give a word of exhortation to the people, speak.
Now after many years absence I was returned bringing alms to my countrymen, and oblations [to the temple].
Therefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and by sin death; even so death passed into all men through him, in whom all have sinned.
Who is he that condemneth? Christ? He died, yea, rather, also is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me; I will recompence, saith the Lord."
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem.
Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus:
There salute you Timothy, my fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen.
For as in Adam all are dead, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Let no man therefore treat him with disrespect; but forward him on his way in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church which is in their house.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church which is in their house.
or what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, "I will inhabit in them, and walk about in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be for me a people."
But if ye are Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Let no man therefore judge you concerning what you eat, or what you drink, or the observance of a feast, or new moon, or the sabbaths;
in which ye also walked formerly when ye lived among them:
There salute you Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner, and Mark nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received injunctions; if he come unto you, receive him,
And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it also be read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye also read that from Laodicea.
GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets,
GOD, who spake to the fathers of old at various times, and in different manners by the prophets, in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
in these last days hath spoken to us by a Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; who being the splendour of his glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty on high;
who being the splendour of his glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty on high;
who being the splendour of his glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty on high;
who being the splendour of his glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty on high;
who being the splendour of his glory, and the very impress of his substance, and upholding all things with his powerful word, by himself having effected the cleansing of our sins, he sat down at the right hand of Majesty on high; made as much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more distinguished name than they.
made as much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more distinguished name than they. For to which of the angels ever said he, "My Son art thou, I have to-day 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 introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him."
And again, when he introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him."
And again, when he introduces the first-begotten into the world, he saith, "Let all the angels of God also worship him." And concerning the angels indeed he thus speaks: "Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministering servants a flame of fire." read more. But to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is unto eternity; a sceptre of rectitude is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of exultation above those who partake with thee." "And thou from the beginning, O Lord, hast founded the earth, and the heavens are the works of thine hands. They will be destroyed, but thou remainest; and they all will grow old as a garment, and as a cloak thou wilt wrap them up, and they will undergo a change: but thou art the same, and thy years will never end." Unto which indeed of the angels said he ever, "Sit at my right hand until I put thine enemies for a footstool of thy feet?"
Unto which indeed of the angels said he ever, "Sit at my right hand until I put thine enemies for a footstool of thy feet?" Are they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on account of those who are about to inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministerial spirits, sent to perform service on account of those who are about to inherit salvation?
FOR this reason we ought to attend more diligently to the things which have been heard, lest by any means we let them flow by us. For if the discourse spoken by angels was confirmed, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment as its due, read more. how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him;
how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him;
how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him;
how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him;
For he hath not subjected the future world, of which we are speaking, to the angels. But one in a certain passage testifieth, saying, "What is man, that thou rememberest him, or a son of man, that thou regardest him?" read more. "Thou hast made him for a little while lower than angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast placed him over the works of thy hands:
"Thou hast made him for a little while lower than angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honour, and hast placed him over the works of thy hands: thou hast subjected all things under his feet." Now in subjecting all things to him, he left nothing unsubjected to him; but at present we see not yet all things subjected to him. read more. But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one.
But we see Jesus for a little while made lower than angels, by the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that, by the grace of God, he might taste of death for every one. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of their salvation by sufferings.
For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect the Author of their salvation by sufferings. For both he that sanctifies, and they who are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil;
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil;
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver those, even as many as through their whole life were subjects of bondage to the fear of death. read more. For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.
For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.
For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham. Wherefore he ought in all things to be made like to his brethren, in order to become a merciful and faithful high-priest in those things which relate to God, to make a propitiation for the sins of the people:
Wherefore he ought in all things to be made like to his brethren, in order to become a merciful and faithful high-priest in those things which relate to God, to make a propitiation for the sins of the people: for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.
for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.
for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.
for inasmuch as he hath himself suffered, having been tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.
who was faithful to him who appointed him, as Moses also was in all his house. For this personage hath been counted worthy of higher glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath greater honour than the house.
For this personage hath been counted worthy of higher glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who built it, hath greater honour than the house. For every house is built by some person; but he who is the architect of all things is God. read more. And Moses indeed was faithful in all that house of his as a servant, to bear testimony of the things which should be after spoken; but Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house: whose house are we, if we hold firmly the confidence and glorying of hope stedfast unto the end.
Take heed, brethren, that there be not in any one of you a wicked heart of infidelity, [evident] in departure from the living God:
Take heed, brethren, that there be not in any one of you a wicked heart of infidelity, [evident] in departure from the living God:
For we are partakers with Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence firm unto the end;
So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
LET us fear then lest, though a promise be left of entering into his rest, any one of you should appear to fail of obtaining it.
For we who have believed, have entered into the rest, even as he said, "So, I sware in my wrath, that they shall not enter into my rest;" and that notwithstanding the works were done from the foundation of the world.
A sabbatical rest then still remaineth for the people of God.
Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.
Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession.
Having then a great high-priest passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. For we have not an high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted.
For we have not an high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted.
For we have not an high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted. Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
being able to feel tenderly for the ignorant and erroneous; forasmuch as he is himself encompassed with infirmity. And on this account he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins.
As he saith also in another passage, "Thou art priest forever after the order of Melchisedec;" who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential awe,
who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential awe,
who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential awe, though he was a son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered: read more. and complete himself, he became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey him;
Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to discourse, and of difficult interpretation to explain, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For though ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have again need that some one teach you the leading principles of the oracles of God; and are become as those who need milk, and not solid food.
WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and faith in God,
and yet have fallen away: for they crucify again to themselves the Son of God, and expose him to public infamy.
But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded concerning you that things are better, and connected with salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have demonstrated in his name, having ministered assistance to the saints, and still ministering. read more. But we earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end:
But we earnestly desire that every one of you do manifest the same diligence, in order to obtain the full assurance of hope unto the end: that ye be not slothful, but imitators of those who, by faith and long suffering, are inheriting the promises.
And thus God, designing more abundantly to demonstrate to the heirs of promise the immutability of his will, pledged himself by oath, that by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge 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 for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us; which, as an anchor for our soul, we hold both sure and stedfast, and entering into the sanctuary within the vail, read more. into which the forerunner for us is entered, even Jesus, made after the order of Melchisedec an high-priest for ever.
into which the forerunner for us is entered, even Jesus, made after the order of Melchisedec an high-priest for ever.
Now observe how great is this [Melchisedec], to whom even Abraham the patriarch gave the tenth of the spoils. For they indeed of the sons of Levi, who are admitted to priesthood, have an order to receive tithes from the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though also sprung from the loins of Abraham. read more. But he who derived not his genealogy from them, received tithes from Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises; but without all dispute the inferior receives benediction from the superior. And here indeed dying men receive the tithes, but there he hath a testimony borne to him that he liveth. And, if I may so say, through Abraham even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes. For he was as yet in the loins of his father when Melchisedec met him.
For the testimony is, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
For the law led to no perfection, but was an introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
For the law led to no perfection, but was an introduction to a better hope, by which we draw nigh unto God.
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high-priest was suitable to us, holy, inoffensive, spotless, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens:
For such an high-priest was suitable to us, holy, inoffensive, spotless, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens: who hath not daily need, as the high-priests, first, to offer sacrifice for their own sins, afterwards, for those of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
who hath not daily need, as the high-priests, first, to offer sacrifice for their own sins, afterwards, for those of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself. For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law, constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law, constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
For the law constitutes men high-priests, though they have infirmity; but the word of the oath, which is since the law, constitutes the Son, unto eternity completely perfect.
NOW the summary of the things spoken is this: we have such an high-priest, who hath taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the heavens;
NOW the summary of the things spoken is this: we have such an high-priest, who hath taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of Majesty in the heavens;
In calling it a new covenant, he hath made the first antiquated. Now what is antiquated and grown aged, is near evanescence.
For the tabernacle was prepared; the first part, in which was both the candlestick, and the table, and the shew-bread, which is called the holy. But behind the second vail was the tabernacle, called the holy of holies:
but into the second once in every year entered the high-priest alone, not without blood, which he offered for his own inadvertencies, and for those of the people:
but into the second once in every year entered the high-priest alone, not without blood, which he offered for his own inadvertencies, and for those of the people:
But Christ becoming the high-priest of future good things, through a better and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation; nor by the blood of goats and of calves, but by his own blood, he entered once for all into the holies, having obtained eternal redemption. read more. For if the blood of bulls, and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the defiled sanctifieth to corporal purification,
And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that, death being suffered for the redemption of transgressions committed against the first testament, they who are called might receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
For when every command according to the law had been spoken by Moses to all the people, taking the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
And the tabernacle also, and all the vessels employed in the divine service, he in like manner sprinkled with blood. And almost all things are purified by blood according to the law, and without effusion of blood there is no remission of sin.
For Christ is not entered into the holies made with hands, the antitypes of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the presence of God for us:
For Christ is not entered into the holies made with hands, the antitypes of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear before the presence of God for us: and not that he should often offer up himself in sacrifice, as the high-priest enters every year into the holies with blood not his own,
NOW the law, having a shadow of the good things which were to come, not the very substance of the things, cannot possibly, by the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make those perfect who approach [God];
NOW the law, having a shadow of the good things which were to come, not the very substance of the things, cannot possibly, by the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make those perfect who approach [God];
But in these [sacrifices] there is a commemoration of sins every year. For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sin.
By the which will we are sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all.
By the which will we are sanctified through the oblation of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all. And every priest standeth indeed daily performing the divine service, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which cannot possibly take away sins:
And every priest standeth indeed daily performing the divine service, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which cannot possibly take away sins:
Now where there is remission of these, no more offering for sin [is needed].
Now where there is remission of these, no more offering for sin [is needed]. Having therefore, brethren, entire liberty of entrance into the holies by the blood of Jesus??20 a way, which he hath consecrated for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his flesh;
Having therefore, brethren, entire liberty of entrance into the holies by the blood of Jesus??20 a way, which he hath consecrated for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his flesh;
Having therefore, brethren, entire liberty of entrance into the holies by the blood of Jesus??20 a way, which he hath consecrated for us, newly opened, and giving life, through the vail, that is, his flesh;
and having a great priest over the house of God, let us come to him with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and the body washed with pure water: read more. let us hold fast the profession of hope unwavering, (for he who promises is faithful.) and let us attentively observe one another, to excite an ardour of love and of good works: not deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
not deserting the assembling of ourselves together, as is the custom with some, but exhorting to it; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no more sacrifice for sins remaineth;
by how much, think ye, shall he be counted worthy of more condign punishment who hath trampled on the Son of God, and regarded the blood of his testament, by which he was sanctified, as an unclean thing, and hath treated the gracious Spirit contumeliously? For we know him who declares, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
For we know him who declares, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord." And again, "The Lord will judge his people."
But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But remember the past days in which, after ye had been illuminated, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
For ye have been fellow-sufferers with my bonds, and received with joy the plundering of your properties, knowing in yourselves that you have in the heavens a better substance, and permanent. Recede not therefore from your boldness of profession, which brings a great recompence of reward. read more. For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
By faith we understand that the worlds were exactly formed by the word of God, so that the visible objects were not made out of things which now appear.
God having provided for us something better, that without us they should not attain to perfection.
THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us,
THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us,
THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us, earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider then attentively him that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be not wearied out, fainting in your souls.
Consider then attentively him that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be not wearied out, fainting in your souls. As yet ye have not resisted unto blood, struggling against sin.
As yet ye have not resisted unto blood, struggling against sin. And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke:
And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke:
And have you forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you, as children, "My son, count not lightly of the Lord's childlike correction, nor faint when under his rebuke:
If ye patiently endure correction, God carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom the father doth not correct?
If ye patiently endure correction, God carries himself towards you as his children: for who is the son whom the father doth not correct?
Now all correction at the moment seemeth not to be cause for joy, but for sorrow; but after a while it produceth peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have thereby been disciplined. Wherefore stretch out again the hands that hang down, and the paralytic knees;
Wherefore receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, may we hold fast the grace, by which we can offer to God acceptably divine service, with reverence and pious awe:
Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Remember your presidents, who have spoken to you the word of God: the ultimate issue of whose conduct attentively observing, be imitators of their fidelity.
Be not tossed about by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to have the heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which observances they who have walked have found no manner of advantage.
Be not tossed about by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to have the heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which observances they who have walked have found no manner of advantage.
Be not tossed about by various and strange doctrines: for it is good to have the heart firmly established by grace, not by meats, in which observances they who have walked have found no manner of advantage. We have an altar, of which they have no right to eat, who perform the service in the tabernacle.
We have an altar, of which they have no right to eat, who perform the service in the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts are burnt without the camp, whose blood for a sin offering is brought into the holy of holies by the high-priest. read more. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with 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 we have not here an abiding city, but we earnestly seek that which is to come. read more. By him therefore let us offer a sacrifice of praise perpetually to God, that is the fruit of our lips confessing his name. But of beneficence, and liberal distribution, be not unmindful: for such sacrifices God accepts with delight.
But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.
But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the 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 presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all your presiding ministers, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
But let not this particular be concealed from you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and observe, and repent. If then thou art not found watching, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt in no wise know at what hour I will come upon thee.