For he is the radiance of the Glory of God and the very expression of his Being, upholding all creation by the power of his word; and, when he had made an expiation for the sins of men, he 'took his seat at the right hand' of God's Majesty on high,

Rather encourage one another daily--while there is a 'To-day'--to prevent any one among you from being hardened by the deceitfulness of Sin.

and, being made perfect, he became to all those who obey him the source of eternal Salvation,

but, if it 'bears thorns and thistles,' it is regarded as worthless, it is in danger of being 'cursed,' and its end will be the fire.

where Jesus, our Forerunner, has entered on our behalf, after being made for all time a High Priest of the order of Melchizedek.

For it is plain that our Lord ad sprung from the tribe of Judah, though of that tribe Moses said nothing about their being priests.

On the one hand, we have the abolition of a previous regulation as being both inefficient and useless

Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

the whole system being concerned only with food and drink and various ablutions--external ceremonials imposed until the coming of the New Order.

And, as it is ordained for men to die but once (death being followed by judgment),

By a single offering he has made perfect for all time those who are being purified.

Faith caused the walls of Jericho to fall after being encircled for seven days.

Do not neglect to show hospitality; for, through being hospitable, men have all unawares entertained angels.