He is the radiance of his glory and the exact representation of his being, and upholds all things by the word of his power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

while God also bore witness, by signs and wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his own will.

Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same nature, that through death he might destroy him who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

And there is no creature hidden from his sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

who has become a priest not on the basis of a law of carnal requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation to those who are eagerly waiting for him.

let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, because she considered him faithful who had promised.

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, whose weakness was turned to strength, who became mighty in war, and put foreign armies to flight.

Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to live honorably in all things.

I urge you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.