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.
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Know ye that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all those who are your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
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The Lord Jesus, therefore, after He spake to them, was caught up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
But henceforth the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."
All things were made through Him, and apart from Him was not even one thing made that has been made.
And the disciples, according as any one of them was being prospered, determined, each of them, to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea;
They, therefore, having been sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down into Seleucia; and thence they sailed away to Cyprus.
And, after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brethren, if there is among you any word of exhortation for the people, speak."
Now, after many years, I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings;
Therefore, as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin; and so death passed unto all men, for that all sinned;
who is he that condemns? It is Christ Who died, yea, rather, That was raised from the dead, Who is at the right hand of God, Who also is making intercession for us.
not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to the wrath of God: for it has been written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will recompense," saith the Lord.
For Macedonia and Achaia were well pleased to make a certain contribution to the poor of the saints who are in Jerusalem.
Salute Prisca and Aquila, my fellow-workers in Christ Jesus;
Timothy my fellow-worker salutes you; and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive;
Let no one, therefore, despise him; but send him forward in peace, that he may come to me; for I am expecting him with the brethren.
The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the assembly meeting at their house.
The assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the assembly meeting at their house.
And what agreement has a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God, as God said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people."
Salute one another with a holy kiss.
And, if ye are Christ's, ye are, consequently, Abraham's seed, and heirs according to promise.
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you.
Let no one, therefore, judge you in food, or in drink, or in respect of a feast, or a new moon, or sabbaths,
in which things ye also formerly walked, when ye were living in these things.
Aristarchus, my fellow-captive, salutes you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom ye received commandments (if he come to you, receive him),
And, when the letter may be read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that ye also read the one from Laodicea.
God, having in many parts and many ways spoken, of old, to the fathers in the prophets,
God, having in many parts and many ways spoken, of old, to the fathers in the prophets,
God, having in many parts and many ways spoken, of old, to the fathers in the prophets, at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages;
at the end of these days spake to us in His Son, Whom He appointed Heir of all things, through Whom also He constituted the ages; Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
Who, being an effulgence of His glory and an exact expression of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, having made a purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; having become by so much superior to the angels, as He hath inherited a more excellent name than they.
having become by so much superior to the angels, as He hath inherited a more excellent name than they. For to whom of the angels said He at any time, "You are My Son; I this day have begotten you?" And again, "I will be to him a Father; and He shall be to me a Son?" read more. But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."
But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."
But, when again He introduces the First-born into the inhabited earth, He saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." And respecting the angels He saith, "Who maketh His angels spirits, and His ministers a flame of fire"; read more. but respecting the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever"; and, "A scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Thy Kingdom; Thou lovedst righteousness, and hatedst iniquity; therefore, God, Thy God, anointed Thee with the oil of gladness above Thy fellows"; and, "Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of Thy hands. They shall perish, but Thou continuest; and they will all become old as does a garment; and as a mantle Thou wilt roll them up, as a garment also they shall be changed; but Thou art the same, and Thy years shall not fail." But to whom of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit on My right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?"
But to whom of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit on My right hand, until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet?" Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service, for the sake of those about to inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth for service, for the sake of those about to inherit salvation?
For this reason, it is needful that we give the more earnest heed to the things heard, lest at any time we drift past them. For, if the word spoken through angels became steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a righteous recompense, read more. how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation; which, indeed, having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation; which, indeed, having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation; which, indeed, having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation; which, indeed, having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;
For not to angels did He subject the future inhabited earth, of which we are speaking; but some one, somewhere, fully testified, saying, "What is man, that Thou rememberest him; or a son of man, that Thou visitest him? read more. Thou madest him a little less than angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor; and didst set him over the works of Thy hands;
Thou madest him a little less than angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor; and didst set him over the works of Thy hands; Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet." For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing unsubjected to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. read more. But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one.
But we behold Him Who was made a little lower than angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that, by the grace of God, He might taste death for every one. For it was becoming Him, on Whose account are all things, and through Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect, through suffering, the Captain of their salvation.
For it was becoming Him, on Whose account are all things, and through Whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to perfect, through suffering, the Captain of their salvation. For both He Who sanctifieth and those who are sanctified are all of One; for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Since, therefore, the children have partaken of blood and flesh, He Himself also in like manner took part of the same; that, through death, He might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil;
Since, therefore, the children have partaken of blood and flesh, He Himself also in like manner took part of the same; that, through death, He might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil;
Since, therefore, the children have partaken of blood and flesh, He Himself also in like manner took part of the same; that, through death, He might bring to nought him who had the power of death, that is, the Devil; and might release all those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage. read more. For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.
For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.
For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed. Wherefore, it behooved Him in all things to be made like His brethren, that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in the things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people;
Wherefore, it behooved Him in all things to be made like His brethren, that He might become a merciful and faithful High Priest in the things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people; for in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
for in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
for in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
for in that He Himself hath suffered, being tempted, He is able to succor those who are tempted.
Who was faithful to Him Who appointed Him, as also was Moses in all His house. For This One has been accounted worthy of more glory than Moses, by as much as He Who built the house hath more honor than the house;
For This One has been accounted worthy of more glory than Moses, by as much as He Who built the house hath more honor than the house; for every house is built by some one, but He Who built all things is God. read more. And Moses, indeed, was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of the things to be afterward spoken; but Christ as a Son over His own house; Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ as a Son over His own house; Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ as a Son over His own house; Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
but Christ as a Son over His own house; Whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
Take heed, brethren, lest at any time there shall be in anyone of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God;
Take heed, brethren, lest at any time there shall be in anyone of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God;
for we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end:
And we see that they were not able to enter in because of unbelief.
Let us, therefore, fear, lest a promise still being left of entering into His rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it.
For we who believed do enter into rest, even as He said, "As I swore in My wrath, they shall not enter into My rest; although the works were finished from the founding of a world."
Consequently, there remains a sabbath-keeping for the people of God.
Having, therefore, a great High Priest, Who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession;
Having, therefore, a great High Priest, Who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession;
Having, therefore, a great High Priest, Who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession; for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin.
for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin.
for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin. Let us, therefore, come with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.
able to bear with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with infirmity; and, on account of it, he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to make offering for sins.
as also, in another place, He saith, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek"; Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear, though He was a Son, learned obedience from the things which He suffered; read more. and, having been made perfect, He became the Author of eternal life to all who obey Him;
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing.
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing.
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing.
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing.
Concerning Whom we have much to say and difficult to explain, since ye have become dull of hearing. For even when, on account of the time, ye ought to be teachers, ye again have need that some one teach you the first elements of the oracles of God, and have become such as have need of milk, and not of solid food;
Wherefore, leaving the word of the beginning of Christ, let us press on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,
and then fell away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they are crucifying to themselves the Son of God afresh, and putting Him to open shame.
But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak;
But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak;
But, beloved, we have become persuaded better things concerning you, and things accompanying salvation, even though we thus speak; for God is not unrighteous to forget your work, and the love which ye showed toward His name, in having ministered to the saints, and still ministering. read more. And we desire that each of you show forth the same diligence to the full assurance of the hope to the end;
And we desire that each of you show forth the same diligence to the full assurance of the hope to the end; that ye may not become slothful, but imitators of those who, through faith and long-suffering, inherit the promises.
wherein God, more abundantly willing to show to the heirs of the promise the immutability of His counsel, interposed with an oath; that, through two immutable facts, in which it is impossible that God should lie, we may have strong encouragement, who fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us;
that, through two immutable facts, in which it is impossible that God should lie, we may have strong encouragement, who fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us; which we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and firm, and entering into the place within the veil; read more. where, as Forerunner in our behalf, Jesus entered, having become a High Priest forever, according to the rank of Melchizedek.
where, as Forerunner in our behalf, Jesus entered, having become a High Priest forever, according to the rank of Melchizedek.
Now consider how great this man was, to whom Abraham the patriarch gave a tenth of the chief spoils. And those, indeed, from among 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 having come out of the loins of Abraham); read more. but he whose genealogy is not reckoned from them has taken tithes of Abraham, and has blessed him who had the promises. And, without any dispute, the less is blessed by the better. And here, indeed, men who die receive tithes; but there, one received them who receives witness that he lives. And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who takes tithes, has paid tithes; for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
for it is testified of Him, "Thou art a Priest forever according to the rank of Melchizedek."
(for the law perfected nothing), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
(for the law perfected nothing), and a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
Whence also He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, since He is ever living to intercede in their behalf.
Whence also He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, since He is ever living to intercede in their behalf. For such a High Priest was befitting us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;
For such a High Priest was befitting us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; Who hath no necessity daily, as the high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people (for this He did once for all, when He offered up Himself);
Who hath no necessity daily, as the high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, and then for those of the people (for this He did once for all, when He offered up Himself); for the law constitutes men high priests who have infirmity, but the word of the oath, which was after the law, constitutes the Son perfected forever.
for the law constitutes men high priests who have infirmity, but the word of the oath, which was after the law, constitutes the Son perfected forever.
for the law constitutes men high priests who have infirmity, but the word of the oath, which was after the law, constitutes the Son perfected forever.
Now as a main point to the things being spoken, we have such a High Priest, Who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in Heaven,
Now as a main point to the things being spoken, we have such a High Priest, Who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in Heaven,
In that He saith, "A new covenant," He hath made the first old: but the thing that is becoming old, and is wearing out with age, is near vanishing away.
For a tabernacle was prepared; the first, in which were both the lamp-stand and the table, and the show-bread, which, indeed, is called "Holy;" and, after the second veil, a tabernacle which is called the "Holy of Holies:"
but into the second, the high priest alone, once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people;
but into the second, the high priest alone, once a year, not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people;
But Christ, having come as a High Priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made by hand (that is, not of this creation), nor yet through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, entered, once for all, into the Holies, 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, sanctifies to the purification of the flesh;
And, for this cause, He is the Mediator of a new covenant, that, death having taken place for redemption from the transgressions against the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
for, when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, taking the blood of the calves and of the goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, he sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Moreover, both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the service, he sprinkled in like manner with the blood. And nearly all things are cleansed, according to the law, with blood; and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ entered not into holy places made with hand, patterns of the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf;
For Christ entered not into holy places made with hand, patterns of the true; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God in our behalf; nor yet, that He should many times offer Himself, as the high priest enters into the Holies every year with blood not His own;
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them;
For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, not the very likeness of the things, can never, with the same sacrifices, which they offer year by year continually, perfect those who come to them;
But in these sacrifices there is a remembrance of sins year by year; for it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
in which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
in which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest, indeed, stands daily ministering, and ofttimes offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
And every priest, indeed, stands daily ministering, and ofttimes offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins;
But where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin.
But where there is remission of these, there is no longer an offering for sin. Having, therefore, brethren, boldness for the entrance into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Having, therefore, brethren, boldness for the entrance into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Having, therefore, brethren, boldness for the entrance into the holy places by the blood of Jesus, which He dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is, His flesh;
which He dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is, His flesh; and, having a Great Priest over the house of God; read more. let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having had our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our body washed with pure water, let us hold fast the confession of the hope without wavering (for faithful is He Who promised); and let us consider one another, to incite to love and good works; not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as is the custom of some, but exhorting, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as is the custom of some, but exhorting, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as is the custom of some, but exhorting, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking the gathering of ourselves together, as is the custom of some, but exhorting, and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. For, if we sin wilfully after we received the full knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,
of how much worse punishment, think ye, shall he be accounted worthy, who trampled under foot the Son of God, and accounted the blood of the covenant with which He was sanctified an unholy thing, and treated with contempt the Spirit of grace? For we know Him Who said, To Me belongs vengeance; I will recompense," saith the Lord; and again, "The Lord will judge His people."
For we know Him Who said, To Me belongs vengeance; I will recompense," saith the Lord; and again, "The Lord will judge His people."
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were enlightened, ye endured a great conflict of sufferings;
for ye both sympathized with those in bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your possessions; knowing that ye yourselves have a better possession and an abiding one. Cast not away, therefore, your boldness, which, indeed, has great recompense. read more. For ye have need of patience, that, after having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
For ye have need of patience, that, after having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
By faith we perceive that the ages have been constituted by the word of God, so that what is seen has not arisen out of things that appear.
God having provided something better concerning us, that, apart from us, they should not be made perfect.
Therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us??aving thrown off every encumbrance and the easily besetting sin??et us run with patience the race lying before us;
Therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us??aving thrown off every encumbrance and the easily besetting sin??et us run with patience the race lying before us;
Therefore, having so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us??aving thrown off every encumbrance and the easily besetting sin??et us run with patience the race lying before us; looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider Him Who hath endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye become weary, fainting in your souls.
For consider Him Who hath endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, lest ye become weary, fainting in your souls. Not yet did ye resist unto blood, contending against sin;
Not yet did ye resist unto blood, contending against sin; and ye have forgotten the exhortation which, indeed, reasons with you as with sons: "My son, do not lightly regard the chastening of the Lord; neither faint, when reproved by Him;
and ye have forgotten the exhortation which, indeed, reasons with you as with sons: "My son, do not lightly regard the chastening of the Lord; neither faint, when reproved by Him;
and ye have forgotten the exhortation which, indeed, reasons with you as with sons: "My son, do not lightly regard the chastening of the Lord; neither faint, when reproved by Him;
For chastening endure ye: God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chastens not?
For chastening endure ye: God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father chastens not?
All chastening, indeed, for the present seems not to be joyous, but grievous; but afterward it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained thereby. Wherefore, lift up the relaxed hands and the feeble knees,
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear;
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Remember those who are your leaders, who spake to you the word of God; and, considering the issue of whose manner of life, imitate their faith.
Be not carried away by manifold and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with foods, in which those who occupied themselves were not profited.
Be not carried away by manifold and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with foods, in which those who occupied themselves were not profited.
Be not carried away by manifold and strange teachings; for it is good that the heart be established with grace, not with foods, in which those who occupied themselves were not profited. 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 beasts, whose blood is brought into the holy place through the priest as an offering for sin, are burned without the camp. read more. Wherefore, Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through 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 are seeking for the one about to come. read more. Through Him, therefore, let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually; that is, the fruit of our lips making confession to His name. But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly exhort you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words.
But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words. Know ye that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know ye that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
Know ye that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you. Salute all those who are your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all those who are your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all those who are your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
Salute all those who are your leaders, and all the saints. Those from Italy salute you.
But, beloved, let not this one thing escape you, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember, therefore, how you have received, and did hear; and keep it, and repent. If, therefore, you do not watch, I will come as a thief, and you shall not know at what hour I will come upon you.