having become as far superior to the angels as the Name He possesses by inheritance is more excellent than theirs.

For to which of the angels did God ever say, "My Son art Thou: I have this day become Thy Father;" and again, "I will be a Father to Him, and He shall be My Son"?

And for this purpose it was necessary that in all respects He should be made to resemble His brothers, so that He might become a compassionate and faithful High Priest in things relating to God, in order to atone for the sins of the people.

For we have, all alike, become sharers with Christ, if we really hold our first confidence firm to the End;

So Christ also did not claim for Himself the honour of being made High Priest, but was appointed to it by Him who said to Him, "My Son art Thou: I have to-day become Thy Father;"

Concerning Him we have much to say, and much that it would be difficult to make clear to you, since you have become so dull of apprehension.

so that you may not become half-hearted, but be imitators of those who through faith and patient endurance are now heirs to the promises.

where Jesus has entered as a forerunner on our behalf, having become, like Melchizedek, a High Priest for ever.

so much the more also is the Covenant of which Jesus has become the guarantor, a better covenant.

Through faith even Sarah herself received strength to become a mother--although she was past the time of life for this--because she judged Him faithful who had given the promise.

It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character.