hath at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds,

having become so much superior to the angels, as he hath inherited a more excellent name than they.

And again, when he hath brought in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith: "And let all the angels of God pay him homage."

But to which of the angels hath he ever said: "Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?"

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

For he hath been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as greater than the house is he who built it.

For we who believed enter into the rest, as he hath said: "So I swore in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest;" although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.

For he hath spoken in a certain place of the seventh day thus: "And God rested on the seventh day from all his works;"

he again appointeth a certain day, "Today"saying in David so long a time after, as hath before been said"Today, if ye hear his voice, harden not your hearts."

For he that hath entered into his rest, hath himself rested from his works, as God did from his own.

Since, then, we have a great highpriest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

For we have not a highpriest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who hath in all points been tempted as we are, without sin.

For the earth which hath drunk in the rain that cometh often upon it, and beareth plants useful to those for whose sake it is tilled, receiveth blessing from God;

If indeed perfection had been by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people hath received the Law,) what further need was there that a different priest should arise after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called alter the order of Aaron?

For he of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, of which no one hath given attendance at the altar;

who hath been made, not according to the law of a fleshly commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life.

by so much hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.

but he, because he abideth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood;

who hath not necessity daily, as the highpriests, to offer up sacrifice first for his own sins, and then for those of the people; for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.

But now he hath obtained a more excellent ministry, in proportion as he is the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been established upon better promises.

In that he saith, "a new covenant," he hath made the first old; but that which is becoming old, and worn out with age, is ready to vanish away.

the Holy Spirit clearly showing this, that the way into the sanctuary hath not yet been made manifest, while the first tabernacle is yet standing:

for then must he have suffered many times since the foundation of the world; but now once in the end of the world he hath appeared, to put away sin by means of his sacrifice.

then hath he said, "Lo, I have come to do thy will." He setteth aside the first, that he may establish the second.

For by one offering he hath perfected for ever those who are sanctified.

He that hath set at nought the law of Moses dieth without mercy under two or three witnesses;

of how much heavier punishment, think ye, will he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite to the Spirit of grace?

Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.

Now my righteous man shall live by faith; but if he draw back, my soul hath no pleasure in him."

Through faith we perceive that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that that which is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.

for he was looking for the city which hath foundations, whose maker and builder is God.

looking to the author and perfecter of the faith, Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

whose voice then shook the earth; but now he hath promised, saying, "Yet once more will I shake, not the earth only, but also the heaven."

Let your disposition be without covetousness, and be content with what ye have; for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee;"

Know that the brother Timothy hath been set at liberty, with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.