But encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called “Today,” so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

For if Joshua had given them rest, He would not have spoken of another day after that.

just as He says also in another passage,
“You are a priest forever
According to the order of Melchizedek.”

Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?

For the one concerning whom these things are spoken belongs to another tribe, from which no one has officiated at the altar.

And this is clearer still, if another priest arises according to the likeness of Melchizedek,

and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,

not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.