After God spoke long ago in various portions and in various ways to our ancestors through the prophets,

But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception.

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

"And there will be no need at all for each one to teach his countryman or each one to teach his brother saying, 'Know the Lord,' since they will all know me, from the least to the greatest.

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.

Therefore, strengthen your listless hands and your weak knees,