It was little by little and in different ways that God spoke in old times to our forefathers through the prophets,

For our high priest is not one who is incapable of sympathy with our weaknesses, but he has been tempted in every way just as we have, without committing any sin.

For this man Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of the Most High God, who met Abraham as he was on his way back from defeating the kings, and gave him his blessing,

In one way of putting it, Levi himself, the collector of the tithes, through Abraham paid him tithes,

The tent too and all the appliances used in the priestly service he sprinkled with blood in the same way.

by the new, living way which he has opened for us, through the curtain, that is, his physical nature,

You must not be carried away with strange varieties of teaching. The true way to steadfastness of heart is through God's mercy, not through scruples about food, which have never done their adherents any good.

Obey your leaders and give way to them, for they are keeping watch in defense of your souls, as men accountable for the trust. Make their work a joy and not a grief, for that would be the worse for you.

Pray for me, for I am sure I have a clear conscience, and I mean in every way to live an upright life.