God having spoken in many parts and in many ways formerly to the fathers in the prophets,

For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest in any way we should slip away.

Wherefore I was wroth with this generation, and said, They always err in heart; and they have not known my ways;

the Holy Spirit shewing this, that the way of the holy of holies has not yet been made manifest while as yet the first tabernacle has its standing;

For a testament is of force when men are dead, since it is in no way of force while the testator is alive.)

the new and living way which he has dedicated for us through the veil, that is, his flesh,

quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, became strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, made the armies of strangers give way.

Let marriage be held every way in honour, and the bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers will God judge.