And thou, at the beginning, O Lord, didst lay the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands.

Are not all these ministering spirits, having been sent forth unto ministration for the sake of those who are about to inherit salvation?

For it became him, on account of whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in leading many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through suffering.

For both the one sanctifying and they who are sanctified are all of one: on account of which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

but Christ was as a son, over his own house; whose house we are, if we hold fast the boldness and rejoicing of hope firm unto the end.

And no creature is hidden in his presence: but all things are naked and have been laid open to the eyes of him to whom the word is unto us.

Concerning whom there is much word to us, and difficult to speak, since you are dull of hearing.

For indeed you, who ought to be teachers so far as time is concerned, have need that some one again teach you what are the rudiments of the beginning of the oracles of God; and you have need of milk, not solid food.

But, beloved, we are persuaded better things concerning you, and things appertaining to salvation, if indeed we do thus speak.

For finding fault with them, he says, Behold the days are coming, says the Lord, and I will perfect upon the house of Israel and upon the house of Judah, a new covenant:

which is a figure unto the present time, in which gifts and sacrifices are offered, not being able to make the worshiper perfect, as to his conscience;

And according to the law, almost all things are purified by blood; and without the shedding of blood there is no remission.

Saying above, that Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin thou didst not will, neither wast well pleased with; whatsoever are offered according to law;

And every high priest indeed stands daily ministering, and frequently offering the same sacrifices, which are never able to take away sins:

But we are not of the drawing back unto perdition; but of faith unto the salvation of the soul.

By faith we understand that the worlds were created by the word of God, and that which was seen was not made from things which are manifest.

Therefore indeed they were born of one, and those things of one having died, as the stars of heaven for multitude, and as the sands which are by the sea, which are innumerable.

These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

For those speaking such things declare that they are seeking after a country of their own.

And if you are without chastisement, of which all have been partakers, then are you bastards, and not sons.

For the bodies of those animals, whose blood is shed by the high priest in the sanctuary for sin, are utterly burnt up outside of the camp.

for we have here no continuing city, but we are seeking unto one which is to come.

Obey your leaders, and be submissive: for they are watching for your souls, as they shall give an account that they may do this with joy and not with grief, for this is unprofitable to you.

Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, wishing in all things to deport ourselves in harmony with the beauty of holiness.