And it is still more overwhelmingly clear, since a different priest in the likeness of Melchizedek is appointed,

so much the more Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

For I will be merciful to their deeds of wrong, and never, never any more will I recall their sins,'"

But when Christ came as the High Priest of good things that have already taken place, He went by way of that greater and more perfect tent of worship, not made by human hands, that is, not belonging to this material creation,

how much more surely will the blood of Christ, who with an eternal Spirit gave Himself a spotless offering to God, purify your consciences from works that mean mere death, to serve the ever living God?

He continues to say: "I will never, never any more recall their sins and deeds of wrong."

For when these are forgiven, there is no more need of an offering for sin.

Let us stop neglecting our meeting together, as some do, but let us continue to encourage one another, and all the more because you see that the great day is drawing near.

By faith Abel offered a sacrifice more acceptable to God than Cain did, for by it he was approved as an upright man, since God approved him for the offering he made; and by it he still continues to speak, though dead.

And why should I continue to mention more? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we used to treat them with respect; how much more cheerfully should we submit to the Father of our spirits, and live!

and trumpet-blast, and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that not a word more should be added;

but now His promise is, "Once more I will make not only the earth but heaven itself tremble." Now that expression, "Once more," signifies the final removal of the things that can be shaken, to let remain the things that cannot be shaken.

And more especially do I beg you to do so, that I may very soon be brought back to you.