but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the world.

while God also bore witness, by signs and wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his own will.

He was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house.

For we also have had the good news preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.

for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his.

So also Christ did not exalt himself to become a high priest, but it was he who said to him, "You are my son, today I have begotten you";

as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."

And to him Abraham gave a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.

And those descendants of Levi who receive the priestly office have a commandment in the law to take a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, though these also are descended from Abraham.

For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.

Therefore he is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices; and so it is necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.

And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying,

And others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us,

Then his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Yet once more I will shake not only the earth, but also heaven."

Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves are also in the body.

And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to sanctify the people through his own blood.