In the past God spoke to our fathers by the prophets at many times and in various ways,

but Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. And we are his house, if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

He can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is beset with weakness.

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

For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

For they could not endure the order that was given, "If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned."