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 perform service in the tabernacle have no right to eat.
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) I will see you. Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
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Now the Lord, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.
But hereafter shall the Son of man be seated on the right hand of the power of God.
By Him were all things made, and without Him was not any one thing made that was made.
And each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judea.
These therefore being sent forth by the holy Spirit came down to Seleucia, and from thence they sailed away to Cyprus.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, deliver it.
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings.
Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin, so death passed upon all men, for to that all have sinned:
Who is he that condemneth? Is it Christ, that died for us? yea rather, that is risen again, who is also at the right hand of God, and who maketh intercession for us?
Avenge not yourselves, my beloved; but rather give place to the wrath of others: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompence, saith the Lord."
For the Macedonians and Achaians have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor saints at Jerusalem.
Salute Priscilla and Aquila my fellow-laborers in Christ Jesus:
Timothy my fellow-laborer, 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 forward him on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I expect him with the brethren. As to our brother Apollos,
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church in their house, salute you in the Lord with much affection:
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church in their house, salute you in the Lord with much affection:
and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God: as God hath said, "I will dwell in them, and I will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."
Salute one another with an holy kiss.
And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you:
Let no one therefore judge you on account of meat, or drink, or in respect of a feast, or a new-moon, or sabbaths;
In which ye also formerly walked, when ye lived among them.
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received orders; (if he come to you, receive him;) and Jesus who is called Justus:
And when this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; that ye may also read that from Laodicea.
God, who at sundry times, and various ways, spake of old unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son,
God, who at sundry times, and various ways, spake of old unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son,
God, who at sundry times, and various ways, spake of old unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son, whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds.
whom He hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also He made the worlds. Who being the refulgence of his glory and the imprest image of his person, and sustaining all things by his powerful word, having by Himself performed the purging away of our sins, sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high.
Who being the refulgence of his glory and the imprest image of his person, and sustaining all things by his powerful word, having by Himself performed the purging away of our sins, sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high.
Who being the refulgence of his glory and the imprest image of his person, and sustaining all things by his powerful word, having by Himself performed the purging away of our sins, sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high.
Who being the refulgence of his glory and the imprest image of his person, and sustaining all things by his powerful word, having by Himself performed the purging away of our sins, sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high.
Who being the refulgence of his glory and the imprest image of his person, and sustaining all things by his powerful word, having by Himself performed the purging away of our sins, sat down at the right hand of the majesty on high. Being as much superior to the angels, as He inheriteth a name more excellent than they.
Being as much superior to the angels, as He inheriteth a name more excellent than they. For to which of the angels did He ever say, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?" and again, "I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to me a Son?" read more. and when He again introduceth the First-born into the world, he saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."
and when He again introduceth the First-born into the world, he saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him."
and when He again introduceth the First-born into the world, he saith, "And let all the angels of God worship Him." And as to the angels He saith, "Who maketh his angels spirits and his ministers a flame of fire:" read more. but to the Son, "Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness: thou lovest righteousness and hatest iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thine associates." And in another place, "Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast founded the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands: they shall perish, but thou remainest; and they shall all grow old as a garment, and as a mantle wilt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed; but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail." But to which of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit thou at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?"
But to which of the angels hath He ever said, "Sit thou at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?" Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to attend on those who shall be heirs of salvation?
Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to attend on those who shall be heirs of salvation?
For this reason we ought the more earnestly to attend to what we have heard, least by any means we should be found deficient. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received it's just recompence; read more. how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which began to be declared by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which began to be declared by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which began to be declared by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him;
how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which began to be declared by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him;
For He hath not subjected to angels the world to come, of which we speak. But one in a certain place hath testified, saying, "What is man that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest Him? read more. Thou madest Him for a little while inferior to the angels; with glory and honor hast thou crowned Him, and hast set Him over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet,"
Thou madest Him for a little while inferior to the angels; with glory and honor hast thou crowned Him, and hast set Him over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet," For in putting all things under Him, He left nothing which was not to be in subjection to Him: though we do not yet see all things subjected to Him. read more. But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor.
But we see Jesus, who was made for a little while lower than the angels, in order to suffer death, that by the grace of God He might taste death for every man, crowned with glory and honor. For it became Him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect by sufferings:
For it became Him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect by sufferings: since He that sanctifieth, and they that are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Seeing then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself in like manner partook of them; that by death He might destroy him that had the empire of death, that is, the devil:
Seeing then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself in like manner partook of them; that by death He might destroy him that had the empire of death, that is, the devil:
Seeing then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also himself in like manner partook of them; that by 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 life-time subject to bondage. read more. For indeed He taketh not hold of angels to save them, but of the seed of Abraham.
For indeed He taketh not hold of angels to save them, but of the seed of Abraham.
For indeed He taketh not hold of angels to save them, but of the seed of Abraham. Whence it behoved Him to be made in all things like unto his brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high-priest in the things concerning God, to make atonement for the sins of the people:
Whence it behoved Him to be made in all things like unto his brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful high-priest in the things concerning God, to make atonement for the sins of the people: for as He himself hath suffered, in being tempted, He is able to succour those that are tempted.
for as He himself hath suffered, in being tempted, He is able to succour those that are tempted.
for as He himself hath suffered, in being tempted, He is able to succour those that are tempted.
for as He himself hath suffered, in being tempted, He is able to succour those that are tempted.
who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as Moses also was in all his house. For He was accounted worthy of more honor than Moses, as he who hath built it, hath more honor than the house.
For He was accounted worthy of more honor than Moses, as he who hath built it, hath more honor than the house. For every house is built by some one: and He who built all things is God. read more. Now Moses was indeed faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of the things which were to be spoken: but Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we maintain the free profession and exultation of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we maintain the free profession and exultation of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we maintain the free profession and exultation of hope firm unto the end.
but Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house we are, if we maintain the free profession and exultation of hope firm unto the end.
Take heed, my brethren, least there be in any of you a wicked heart of unbelief in departing from the living God:
Take heed, my brethren, least there be in any of you a wicked heart of unbelief in departing from the living God:
for we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold fast our first confidence firm unto the end; inasmuch as it is said,
and so we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.
Let us therefore fear least a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of us should seem to fall short of it:
For we who believe shall enter into rest, as He said above, "So I sware in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest:" though the works of creation were finished from the foundation of the world:
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God:
Having therefore a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession:
Having therefore a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession:
Having therefore a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, even Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession: for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin.
for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin.
for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin. Let us therefore come with freedom to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for our seasonable help.
who can have due compassion on the ignorant and those that are going astray; seeing he himself also is surrounded with infirmity: and for this reason he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins.
As He saith also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec." Who in the days of his flesh, offered prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, to Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in what He feared;
Who in the days of his flesh, offered prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, to Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in what He feared;
Who in the days of his flesh, offered prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, to Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in what He feared; but though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered: and being thus perfected, read more. He became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey Him:
Concerning whom we have much to say and difficult to be explained, since ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to say and difficult to be explained, since ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to say and difficult to be explained, since ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to say and difficult to be explained, since ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have much to say and difficult to be explained, since ye are become dull of hearing. For whereas ye ought for the time to be teachers of others, ye have need again of some one to teach you the first rudiments of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk and not of solid food.
Wherefore omitting the discourse about the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us proceed to perfection: not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and the powers of the gospel-age, and yet fall away, should be renewed again to repentance: since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God, and make an open example of Him.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak for your caution.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak for your caution.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak for your caution. For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewn to his name, by having ministred to the saints, and yet ministring. read more. And we desire that every one of you would shew the same diligence to acquire the full assurance of hope even unto the end:
And we desire that every one of you would shew the same diligence to acquire the full assurance of hope even unto the end: that ye would not be sluggish, but imitators of them who through faith and patience are inheriting the promises.
Wherefore God being willing more abundantly to manifest unto the heirs of the promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it with an oath: that by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to fail, 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 is impossible for God to fail, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before us; which we have as an anchor of the soul safe and stedfast, and which entereth within the veil. read more. Whither Jesus our fore-runner is entered for us, being made an high-priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec.
Whither Jesus our fore-runner is entered for us, being made an high-priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedec.
Now consider how great a man this was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. And those indeed of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment according to the law to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, though they came out of the loins of Abraham: read more. but he, whose pedigree is not reckoned among them, took tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. Now without all contradiction the inferior is blessed by the superior: besides, here men that die receive tithes; but there he of whom it is testified that he liveth. And (as one may say) even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes in Abraham: for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him.
For He testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the introducing of a better hope did, by which we draw near to God.
for the law made nothing perfect, but the introducing of a better hope did, by which we draw near to God.
wherefore also He is able to save to the uttermost, those that 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 that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high-priest was meet for us, who was holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and higher than the heavens;
For such an high-priest was meet for us, who was holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and higher than the heavens; who hath no need, as the Levitical high-priests had, daily to offer sacrifices first for his own sins, and then for those of the people: for this He did once for all, in offering up Himself.
who hath no need, as the Levitical high-priests had, daily to offer sacrifices first for his own sins, and then for those of the people: for this He did once for all, in offering up Himself. For the law appointeth men high-priests, who have infirmity; but the oath, recorded since the law, appointeth the Son to be priest for ever, being fully perfected for it.
For the law appointeth men high-priests, who have infirmity; but the oath, recorded since the law, appointeth the Son to be priest for ever, being fully perfected for it.
For the law appointeth men high-priests, who have infirmity; but the oath, recorded since the law, appointeth the Son to be priest for ever, being fully perfected for it.
Now the sum of the things that have been said is this, that we have such an high-priest, who is sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens;
Now the sum of the things that have been said is this, that we have such an high-priest, who is sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in the heavens;
Now by saying, a new covenant, He hath antiquated the first: and what is antiquated, and groweth old, is near it's exit.
For there was a tabernacle prepared; the first part, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the loaves set on it, which is called the sanctuary. And beyond the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holy of holies, having the golden censer,
but into the second only the high-priest went once a year; and that not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the sins of the people committed through ignorance.
but into the second only the high-priest went once a year; and that not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the sins of the people committed through ignorance.
But Christ being come an high-priest of the good things to come, hath entered once for all into the holy places, through a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this building, nor by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption for us. read more. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purification of the flesh;
And on this account He is the mediator of a new covenant, that undergoing death for the redemption of transgressions against the first covenant, they that are called might receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
for when every command was spoken according to the law, by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the book and all the people,
And the tabernacle, and all the vessels of public worship he likewise sprinkled with blood. And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood; and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ is not entered into holy places made with hands, which were but types of the true ones; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:
For Christ is not entered into holy places made with hands, which were but types of the true ones; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us: nor to offer Himself often, as the high-priest entereth into the holy of holies every year with the blood of others;
For the law having but a faint shadow of good things to come, and not the full image of the things, can never, even by the great annual sacrifices which they offer statedly, make the comers thereunto perfect.
For the law having but a faint shadow of good things to come, and not the full image of the things, can never, even by the great annual sacrifices which they offer statedly, make the comers thereunto perfect.
Whereas in these very sacrifices there is a recalling of sins to mind every year. For it is impossible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
By which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
By which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And indeed every priest under the law standeth daily ministring, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
And indeed every priest under the law standeth daily ministring, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Now where there is such a remission of these, there needs no more offering for sin.
Now where there is such a remission of these, there needs no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, free admission into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, free admission into the holy places by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, free admission into the holy places by the blood of Jesus, the new and living way which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say,
the new and living way which He hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh, and having a great high-priest over the house of God, read more. let us draw near with sincerity, in the full assurance of faith, having our hearts cleansed from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us inflexibly retain the profession of our hope, (for He is faithful who hath promised) and let us observe each other to the incitement of love and good works: not forsaking our assemblies, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking our assemblies, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking our assemblies, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching.
not forsaking our assemblies, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. For if we sin wilfully after having received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins;
of how much greater punishment, think ye, shall he be counted worthy, who hath trampled under foot the Son of God, and accounted the blood of the covenant, by which he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and abused the Spirit of grace? For we know who hath said, "To me belongeth vengeance, I will recompense, saith the Lord:" and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
For we know who hath said, "To me belongeth 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 being enlightened, ye sustained a great conflict of sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which after being enlightened, ye sustained a great conflict of sufferings;
But call to remembrance the former days, in which after being enlightened, ye sustained a great conflict of sufferings;
for ye sympathized with me in my bonds, and ye took joyfully the plundering of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. Cast not away therefore your couragious profession, which hath a great recompence of reward. read more. For ye have need of patience, that having done the will of God ye may receive the promise.
For ye have need of patience, that having done the will of God ye may receive the promise.
By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, for the things which are seen were not made of things which appear.
God having provided something better concerning us, that without us they might not be made perfect.
Having therefore so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin that easily besets us, and run with patience the race that is set before us,
Having therefore so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin that easily besets us, and run with patience the race that is set before us,
Having therefore so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every incumbrance, and the sin that easily besets us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the leader and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
looking unto Jesus the leader and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Wherefore consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, that ye may not give out, fainting in your minds:
Wherefore consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself, that ye may not give out, fainting in your minds: for ye have not resisted unto blood in striving against sin.
for ye have not resisted unto blood in striving against sin. Have ye forgotten the exhortation, which speaketh to you as to sons, saying, "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor saint when rebuked by Him?
Have ye forgotten the exhortation, which speaketh to you as to sons, saying, "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor saint when rebuked by Him?
Have ye forgotten the exhortation, which speaketh to you as to sons, saying, "My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord, nor saint when rebuked by Him?
If ye endure chastening, God treateth you as sons; for what son is there, whom the father doth not chastise?
If ye endure chastening, God treateth you as sons; for what son is there, whom the father doth not chastise?
Now no chastening seems for the present to be matter of joy but of grief: and yet afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those that are exercised thereby. Lift up therefore the hands that hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.
Wherefore since we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and holy fear:
Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
Remember your guides, who spake the word of God to you; whose faith imitate, considering the happy end of their conversation.
be not then carried about by various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be established by grace, and not in meats, in which those that have been most exact, have not profited by them.
be not then carried about by various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be established by grace, and not in meats, in which those that have been most exact, have not profited by them.
be not then carried about by various and strange doctrines; for it is good that the heart be established by grace, and not in meats, in which those that have been most exact, have not profited by them. We have an altar, of which those who perform service in the tabernacle have no right to eat.
We have an altar, of which those who perform service in the tabernacle have no right to eat. As the bodies of those animals, whose blood being offered for sin is brought into the holy place by the high-priest, are not eaten, but are burnt without the camp. read more. Wherefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us then go out unto Him without the camp, bearing his reproach: for we have here no continuing city,
Let us then go out unto Him without the camp, bearing his reproach: for we have here no continuing city, but are seeking that which is to come. read more. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I the more earnestly intreat you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief.
I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief. Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) I will see you.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) I will see you.
Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty, with whom (if he come soon) I will see you. Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
Salute all that preside over you, yea and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
But, beloved; be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent: for if thou be not watchful, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come upon thee.