But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthah, of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons: for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?

So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.