being so much greater than the angels, that he has inherited a name so much more excellent than they.

But somewhere one testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the Son of man, that thou visitest him?

But we see Jesus humiliated somewhat in comparison with the angels, having been crowned with glory and honor on account of the suffering of death, in order that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.

Then since the children have inherited blood and flesh, he likewise also received the same, in order that through death he might set at nought him who has the power of death, that is, the devil;

Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone for the sins of the people.

For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.

but exhort one another each day, while it is called to-day; in order that no one of you may be hardened with the deceitfulness of sin:

In that it is said, This day if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation:

And with whom was he provoked forty years? was it not with those that sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness?

And to whom did he swear that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who believed not?

And we see that they were not able to enter in on account of their unbelief.

Then since it remains that some do enter into it, and those formerly having had the gospel preached unto them did not enter in on account of unbelief,

Therefore let us hasten to enter into that rest, lest some one may fall by the same example of unbelief.

Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.

For every high priest, being received from men, presides over men in the things appertaining to God, in order that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:

For indeed you, who ought to be teachers so far as time is concerned, have need that some one again teach you what are the rudiments of the beginning of the oracles of God; and you have need of milk, not solid food.

For it is impossible that those having been once enlightened, and tasted the heavenly gift, and have been made partakers of the Holy Ghost,

but that which produces thorns and thistles, is reprobate, and nigh unto the curse; whose end is unto burning.

in order that you may not be dull, but imitators of those who through faith and longsufferings do inherit the promises.

that through two immutable things in which it was impossible that God should lie, we who have fled may have a strong consolation to lay hold of the hope set before us,

which we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast and entering into that which is in the veil,

And those indeed of the sons of Levi receiving the priesthood have a commandment to tithe the people according to the law, that is, their brethren, even though having come out from the loins of Abraham:

And here indeed men dying, receive tithes; however there, he is witnessed to that he lives.

Then indeed if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for unto it the people have been tithed, what need is there still that another priest shall rise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

for it is evident that our Lord sprang from Judah; in reference to which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning priests.

insomuch that Jesus has also been made the mediator of a better covenant.

For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices: whence it is necessary to have something even that which he may offer.

whosoever serve the pattern and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses about to complete the tabernacle was commanded: for, he says, See that you shall make all things after the pattern which was shown to you in the mount:

but now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, insomuch that he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been founded on better promises.

For if that first covenant had been faultless, a place would not have been sought for the second.

not according to the covenant which I made with their fathers, in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they abode not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, says the Lord.

In that he calls it new, he has made the first one old; but that which is old and antiquated is nigh unto vanishing.

But Christ being a high priest of good things to come, through a greater and a more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this world;

Therefore it is necessary that the pattern of the things in these heavens be purified; and the heavenly things themselves with greater sacrifices than these.

neither in order that he may frequently offer up himself, as the high priest goes into the holies once a year with the blood of another;

since in that case would they not have ceased being offered, because the worshipers having once been purified would have had no more conscience of sins?

for it is impossible that the blood of bulls and goats should take away sins.

Saying above, that Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin thou didst not will, neither wast well pleased with; whatsoever are offered according to law;

then he has said, Lo, I come to do thy will. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second;

This is the covenant that I will make unto them after these days, says the Lord; having given my laws on their hearts, and I will also write them in their mind;

by which he has opened unto us a new and living way, through the veil, that is, of his flesh,

For you suffered along with the prisoners, and received with joy the spoliation of your goods, knowing that you have a better and abiding possession.

For you have need of patience, in order that, having done the will of God, you will inherit the promise.

By faith we understand that the worlds were created by the word of God, and that which was seen was not made from things which are manifest.

By faith Abel offered up to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he received the witness that he was righteous, God witnessing to his gifts: and through it he having died is still speaking.

By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and he was not found because God translated him. For before he was translated he had the witness of the Spirit, that he pleased God:

but without faith it is impossible to please him: for it behooves the one coming unto God to believe that he is, and he is a rewarder unto them who seek him out.

These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

For those speaking such things declare that they are seeking after a country of their own.

If indeed they remember that country from which they came out, they would have had an opportunity to return;

but now they seek a better country, that is, a heavenly. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he has prepared for them a city.

considering that God is able to raise him from the dead; whence he also received him in a figure.

By faith Moses, having been born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw that he was a beautiful child; and did not fear the commandment of the king.

By faith he instituted the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, in order that the one destroying the first-born might not touch them.

women receive their dead from a resurrection: some were tortured, not accepting deliverance; in order that they might receive a better resurrection:

God having reserved something better for us, that they might not be made perfect apart from us.

Therefore let us indeed, having around us so great a cloud of witnesses, having laid aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, run with patience the race which is set before us,

looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.

For consider him who has endured so great a contradiction of sinners against himself, in order that you may not become weary, fainting in your souls.

For they indeed for a few days were accustomed to chastise us according to that which seemed right to them; but he made unto our profit, in order that we might partake his holiness.

and make straight paths for your feet, in order that whatsoever is lame may not be turned out of the way, but rather may it be healed.

For you know that, wishing to inherit the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance even though having sought it diligently with tears.

For you have not come to the mountain that can be touched, and that is burnt with fire, and unto blackness and darkness, and tempest,

and to the sound of the trumpet, and the voice of words; which those having heard requested that the word should not be spoken unto them:

for they could not endure that which was spoken, If a wild beast should touch the mountain, it shall be pierced through with a dart:

See that you do not reject the one speaking: for if they escape not having rejected the one delivering them the divine oracles on earth, how much more shall we not escape, who turn away from the one speaking from the heavens:

But he would yet once show the removal of the things shaken, as having been created, in order that the things unshaken may remain.

Be not carried away with fantastical and strange teachings: for it is good that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, in which those going round were not profited.

Therefore indeed Jesus, in order that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate.

Therefore let us offer to God a sacrifice of praise continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, confessing to his name.

Obey your leaders, and be submissive: for they are watching for your souls, as they shall give an account that they may do this with joy and not with grief, for this is unprofitable to you.

Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, wishing in all things to deport ourselves in harmony with the beauty of holiness.

But I the more exhort you to do this, that I may the more speedily be restored unto you.

in every good thing to do his will, doing that which is acceptable in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory unto the age of the ages. Amen.