But someone testified somewhere, saying, "What is man, that you remember him, or the son of man, that you care for him?

Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered,

For people swear by what is greater [than themselves], and the oath for confirmation [is the] end of all dispute for them.

Thus if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood, for on the basis of it the people received the law, what further need [is there] for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek and not said to be according to the order of Aaron?

Now [this is] the main point in what has been said: we have a high priest such as this, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

In calling [it] new, he has declared the former [to be old]. Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old [is] near to disappearing.

For you have need of endurance, in order that [after you] have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

Now faith is the realization of what is hoped for, the proof of things not seen.

By faith we understand the worlds were created by the word of God, in order that what is seen did not come into existence from what is visible.

And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, and Samuel and the prophets,

who through faith conquered kingdoms, accomplished justice, obtained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

And [although they] all were approved through their faith, they did not receive what was promised,

Endure [it] for discipline. God is dealing with you as sons. For what son [is there] whom a father does not discipline?

For they disciplined [us] for a few days according to what seemed [appropriate] to them, but he [does so] for our benefit, in order that [we] can have a share in his holiness.

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame will not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

For they could not endure what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned."

Now the [phrase] "yet once [more]" indicates the removal of what is shaken, namely, things that have been created, in order that the things that are not shaken may remain.

Your lifestyle [must be] free from the love of money, being content with what you have. For he himself has said, "I will never desert you, and I will never abandon you."

So then, we can say with confidence, "The Lord [is] my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?"

equip you with every good [thing] to do his will, carrying out in us [what is] pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom [be] the glory {forever}. Amen.