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 those who serve the tabernacle have no faculty to eat.
And I beseech you all the more to do this, that I may be restored unto you sooner.
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you. Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
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The burden of the word of the LORD against Israel by the hand of Malachi.
So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven and sat at the right hand of God.
but from now on the Son of man shall sit on the right hand of the power of God.
All things were made by him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Then the disciples, each one according to what he had, determined to send relief unto the brethren who dwelt in Judea,
So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed unto Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the princes of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, speak.
Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.
Therefore, in the manner which sin entered into the world by one man, and because of sin, death; and so death passed upon all men in the one in whom all sinned.
Who is he that condemns them? Christ, Jesus, is he who died and, even more, he that also rose again, who furthermore is at the right hand of God, who also makes entreaty for us.
Not defending yourselves, dearly beloved; but rather give place unto the wrath of God, for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
For it has pleased those of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints who are in Jerusalem.
Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus
Timothy my fellow worker and Lucius and Jason and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
For as in Adam all die, even so in the Christ shall all be made alive.
Let no man therefore, despise, him, but conduct him forth in peace that he may come unto me, for I look for him with the brothers.
The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.
The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.
And what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God has said, I will dwell in them and walk in them and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
And if ye are Christ's, then ye are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise.
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you.
Let no one therefore judge you in food or in drink or in respect of a feast day or of the new moon or of the sabbath days,
Aristarchus, my fellowprisoner, salutes you, and Mark, nephew to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye have received commandments, if he comes unto you, receive him),
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the congregation of the Laodiceans, and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
God, having spoken many times and in many ways in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
God, having spoken many times and in many ways in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
God, having spoken many times and in many ways in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages;
has in these last times spoken unto us by his Son, whom he has appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the ages; who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
who being the brightness of his glory and the express image of his substance and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
being made so much better than the angels, as he has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. For unto which of the angels did he say at any time, Thou art my Son, this day I have 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 brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, when he brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, when he brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he said, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he said, Who makes his angels spirits and his ministers a flame of fire. read more. But unto the Son he said, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a rod of equity is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore, God, even thy God, has anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. And Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: they shall perish; but thou dost remain; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall never fail. But to which of the angels did he say at any time, Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
But to which of the angels did he say at any time, Sit on my right hand until I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth in service for the love of those who are the heirs of saving health?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth in service for the love of those who are the heirs of saving health?
Therefore, it is necessary that we with more diligence keep the things which we have heard, so that we do not fall. For if the word spoken by the ministry of angels was steadfast and every rebellion and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, read more. how shall we escape, if we belittle such great saving health? Which, having begun to be published by the Lord, has been confirmed unto us by those that heard him,
how shall we escape, if we belittle such great saving health? Which, having begun to be published by the Lord, has been confirmed unto us by those that heard him,
how shall we escape, if we belittle such great saving health? Which, having begun to be published by the Lord, has been confirmed unto us by those that heard him,
how shall we escape, if we belittle such great saving health? Which, having begun to be published by the Lord, has been confirmed unto us by those that heard him,
For unto the angels he has not 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 didst make him a little lower than the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honour and didst set him over the works of thy hands.
Thou didst make him a little lower than the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honour and didst set him over the works of thy hands. Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not see yet that all things are put under him. read more. But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
But we see this same Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it was expedient that he, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, preparing to bring forth many sons in his glory, should perfect the author of their saving health through sufferings.
For it was expedient that he, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, preparing to bring forth many sons in his glory, should perfect the author of their saving health through sufferings. For both he that sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all of one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the empire of death, that is, the devil,
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the empire of death, that is, the devil,
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the empire of death, that is, the devil, and deliver those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to slavery. read more. For verily he did not take the angels, but he took the seed of Abraham.
For verily he did not take the angels, but he took the seed of Abraham.
For verily he did not take the angels, but he took the seed of Abraham. Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Therefore in all things he should be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. For in that he himself has suffered and was tempted, he is also powerful to help those that are tempted.
For in that he himself has suffered and was tempted, he is also powerful to help those that are tempted.
For in that he himself has suffered and was tempted, he is also powerful to help those that are tempted.
For in that he himself has suffered and was tempted, he is also powerful to help those that are tempted.
who was faithful to him that appointed him over all his house, as also Moses was faithful. For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has built the house has more honour than the house.
For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who has built the house has more honour than the house. For every house is built by someone, but he that created all things is God. read more. And Moses verily was faithful over all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after, but Christ as a son over his own house, which house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorious hope firmly until the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house, which house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorious hope firmly until the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house, which house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorious hope firmly until the end.
but Christ as a son over his own house, which house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorious hope firmly until the end.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unfaithfulness, to depart from the living God.
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unfaithfulness, to depart from the living God.
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;
So we see that they could not enter in because of their unbelief.
Let us, therefore, fear, lest a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
(For we who have believed do enter into the rest) as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.
Having, therefore, a great high priest who penetrated the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast this profession of our hope.
Having, therefore, a great high priest who penetrated the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast this profession of our hope.
Having, therefore, a great high priest who penetrated the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast this profession of our hope. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of his grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
who can have compassion on the ignorant and on those that are in error; for he himself is also compassed with weakness. And by reason of this he ought, as for the people so also for himself, to offer for sins.
As he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, was heard because of his reverent fear;
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, was heard because of his reverent fear;
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, was heard because of his reverent fear; although he was the Son of God, yet he learned obedience by the things which he suffered; read more. and being made perfect, he became the author of eternal saving health unto all those that hearken unto him,
Of whom we have many things to say and difficult to declare, seeing ye are hard of hearing.
Of whom we have many things to say and difficult to declare, seeing ye are hard of hearing.
Of whom we have many things to say and difficult to declare, seeing ye are hard of hearing.
Of whom we have many things to say and difficult to declare, seeing ye are hard of hearing.
Of whom we have many things to say and difficult to declare, seeing ye are hard of hearing. For you should now be teaching others, if we look at the time, yet you need to be taught again which are the first elements of the oracles of God and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong food.
Therefore, leaving now the word of the beginning of the establishment of the Christ, let us go on unto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from works of death, and of faith in God,
and have backslidden, be renewed again by repentance, crucifying again for themselves the Son of God and putting him to an open shame.
But, beloved, we expect better things than these of you, things near unto saving health, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we expect better things than these of you, things near unto saving health, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we expect better things than these of you, things near unto saving health, though we thus speak. For God is not unjust to forget your work and labour of charity which ye have showed in his name, having helped the saints and helping them. read more. But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence until the end for the fulfillment of your hope,
But we desire that each one of you show the same diligence until the end for the fulfillment of your hope, that ye not become slothful, but imitators of those who by faith and patience inherit the promises.
In which God, desiring to show more abundantly unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath, that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us,
that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us, which we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters even into that which is within the veil, read more. where our precursor, Jesus, has entered for us and is made high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
where our precursor, Jesus, has entered for us and is made high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Now consider how great this one was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. And verily those that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they also have come out of the loins of Abraham; read more. but he whose descent is not counted in those took tithes from Abraham and blessed him that had the promises. And without any contradiction the less is blessed of the better. In the same manner, here men that die take tithes; but there he received them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives. And as I may so say, Levi also, who received tithes, paid tithes in Abraham. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
for the testimony is of this manner, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw near unto God.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw near unto God.
Therefore he is able also to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.
Therefore he is able also to save to the uttermost those that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them. For it was expedient that we have such a high priest, who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens,
For it was expedient that we have such a high priest, who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens, who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins and then for the people's; for this he did once, when he offered up himself.
who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins and then for the people's; for this he did once, when he offered up himself. For the law makes men high priests who have weakness; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, has made perfect a Son forever.
For the law makes men high priests who have weakness; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, has made perfect a Son forever.
For the law makes men high priests who have weakness; but the word of the oath, which was after the law, has made perfect a Son forever.
Now of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum: We have such a high priest who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
Now of the things which we have spoken, this is the sum: We have such a high priest who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
In that he says, New, he has made the first old. Now that which decays and waxes old is ready to vanish away.
For there was a tabernacle made: the first, in which was the lampstand and the table and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil was the tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies,
But into the second the high priest went alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for his own ignorance, and for that of the people:
But into the second the high priest went alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for his own ignorance, and for that of the people:
But Christ being now come, high priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the sanctuary designed for eternal redemption. read more. For if the blood of bulls and of goats and the ashes of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctified to the purifying of the flesh,
And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, so that death intervening for the redemption of the rebellions that took place under the first testament, those who are called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
For when Moses had read every commandment of the law to all the people, taking the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book and all the people,
Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry. And almost all things are by the law purged with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ is not entered into the sanctuary made with hands (which is a figure of the true), but into the heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us,
For Christ is not entered into the sanctuary made with hands (which is a figure of the true), but into the heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us, nor yet that he should offer himself many times (as the high priest enters into the sanctuary each year with blood that is not his own);
For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never make perfect those who come by the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually.
For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never make perfect those who come by the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually.
But in these sacrifices each year the same remembrance of sins is made. For the blood of bulls and of goats cannot take away sins.
In this will, we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus, the Christ, once for all.
In this will, we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus, the Christ, once for all. And so every priest stands daily ministering and offering many times the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins,
And so every priest stands daily ministering and offering many times 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, boldness to enter into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
by a new and living way, which he has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having that 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 purified from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water; let us hold fast the profession of our hope without wavering (for he is faithful that promised). And let us consider one another to provoke unto charity and unto good works, not forsaking our gathering together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, when ye see that day approaching.
not forsaking our gathering together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, when ye see that day approaching.
not forsaking our gathering together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, when ye see that day approaching.
not forsaking our gathering together, as the manner of some is, but exhorting one another and so much the more, when ye see that day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins,
Of how much greater punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who has trodden underfoot the Son of God and has counted the blood of the covenant, with which he was sanctified, an unholy thing and has done despite unto the Spirit of grace? For we know who he is that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
For we know who he is that has said, Vengeance belongs to me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.
But bring to memory the former days, in which, after ye received the light, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
But bring to memory the former days, in which, after ye received the light, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
But bring to memory the former days, in which, after ye received the light, ye endured a great fight of afflictions;
For ye had compassion of me in my bonds and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing that in yourselves ye have a better substance in the heavens, and that abides. Do not lose, therefore, this your confidence, which has great recompense of reward; read more. for patience is necessary, so that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
for patience is necessary, so that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Through faith we understand that the ages were framed by the word of God, that which is seen being made of that which was not seen.
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.
Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Therefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, leaving behind all the weight of the sin which surrounds us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us, with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who having been offered joy, endured the cross , despising the shame and was seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
with our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who having been offered joy, endured the cross , despising the shame and was seated at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself lest ye be wearied in your souls and faint.
For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself lest ye be wearied in your souls and faint. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin.
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin. And ye have quite forgotten the consolation which speaks unto you as unto sons, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art reproved of him:
And ye have quite forgotten the consolation which speaks unto you as unto sons, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art reproved of him:
And ye have quite forgotten the consolation which speaks unto you as unto sons, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art reproved of him:
If ye endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father does not chasten?
If ye endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father does not chasten?
It is true that no chastening at present seems to be cause for joy, but rather for grief; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto those who are exercised by it. Therefore, lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
Therefore, receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us hold fast to the grace, by which we serve God, pleasing him with reverence and godly fear:
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Remember your pastors, who have spoken unto you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation:
Be not taken out of the way with diverse and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, not with foods which have not profited those that have been occupied with them.
Be not taken out of the way with diverse and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, not with foods which have not profited those that have been occupied with them.
Be not taken out of the way with diverse and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace, not with foods which have not profited those that have been occupied with them. We have an altar, of which those who serve the tabernacle have no faculty to eat.
We have an altar, of which those who serve the tabernacle have no faculty to eat. For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned outside the camp. read more. Therefore, Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered outside the gate. Let us go forth, therefore, unto him outside the camp, bearing his reproach.
Let us go forth, therefore, unto him outside the camp, bearing his reproach. For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one that is coming. read more. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips confessing his name. Do not forget to do good and to fellowship; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
And I beseech you all the more to do this, that I may be restored unto you sooner.
And I beseech you all the more to do this, that I may be restored unto you sooner.
And I beseech you all the more to do this, that I may be restored unto you sooner.
And I beseech you all the more to do this, that I may be restored unto you sooner.
And I beseech you, brethren, that ye receive this word of exhortation, that I have written unto you briefly.
And I beseech you, brethren, that ye receive this word of exhortation, that I have written unto you briefly. Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you.
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you.
Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you. Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
Salute all thy pastors and all the saints. The brethren of Italy salute you.
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day before the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years are as one day.
Remember, therefore, of that which thou hast received and heard and hold to it and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come to thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.