and by being thus made perfect, he became the source of enduring salvation to all who obey him,

But though we thus speak, we are persuaded better things of you, beloved, and things that accompany salvation.

He who is thus described belonged to another tribe, not one member of which has ever served at the altar.

and thus there sprang from one man, and him practically dead, a nation like the stars in the heavens in multitude, or grains of sand upon the seashore, innumerable.

Obey your leaders and submit to them; for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who must give account; that they may do thus with joy and not with lamentation, for this would be unprofitable to you.