Indeed, that which then had glory has lost its glory, because of the glory which surpasses it.

And how, in my devotion to Judaism, I surpassed many of my contemporaries among my own people in my intense earnestness in upholding the traditions of my ancestors.

And to understand--though it surpasses all understanding--the love of the Christ; and so be filled to the full with God himself.

having shown himself as much greater than the angels as the Name that he has inherited surpasses theirs.