Reference: Hebrews, Epistle to
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(1.) Its canonicity. All the results of critical and historical research to which this epistle has been specially subjected abundantly vindicate its right to a place in the New Testament canon among the other inspired books.
(2.) Its authorship. A considerable variety of opinions on this subject has at different times been advanced. Some have maintained that its author was Silas, Paul's companion. Others have attributed it to Clement of Rome, or Luke, or Barnabas, or some unknown Alexandrian Christian, or Apollos; but the conclusion which we think is best supported, both from internal and external evidence, is that Paul was its author. There are, no doubt, many difficulties in the way of accepting it as Paul's; but we may at least argue with Calvin that there can be no difficulty in the way of "embracing it without controversy as one of the apostolical epistles."
(3.) Date and place of writing. It was in all probability written at Rome, near the close of Paul's two years' imprisonment (Heb 13:19,24). It was certainly written before the destruction of Jerusalem (Heb 13:10).
(4.) To whom addressed. Plainly it was intended for Jewish converts to the faith of the gospel, probably for the church at Jerusalem. The subscription of this epistle is, of course, without authority. In this case it is incorrect, for obviously Timothy could not be the bearer of it (Heb 13:23).
(5.) Its design was to show the true end and meaning of the Mosaic system, and its symbolical and transient character. It proves that the Levitical priesthood was a "shadow" of that of Christ, and that the legal sacrifices prefigured the great and all-perfect sacrifice he offered for us. It explains that the gospel was designed, not to modify the law of Moses, but to supersede and abolish it. Its teaching was fitted, as it was designed, to check that tendency to apostatize from Christianity and to return to Judaism which now showed itself among certain Jewish Christians. The supreme authority and the transcendent glory of the gospel are clearly set forth, and in such a way as to strengthen and confirm their allegiance to Christ.
(6.) It consists of two parts: (a) doctrinal (1-10:18), (b) and practical (10:19-ch. 13). There are found in it many references to portions of the Old Testament. It may be regarded as a treatise supplementary to the Epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and as an inspired commentary on the book of Leviticus.
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We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle.
And I beseech you to do this the more earnestly, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty, with whom, if he come soon, I will see you. Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints.
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So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat on the right-hand of God.
Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right-hand of the power of God.
All things were made by him, and without him was not one single thing made that was made.
Then the disciples determined to send relief, every one according to his ability, to the brethren who dwelt in Judea: Which also they did,
So being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, they went down to Seleucia, and from thence sailed to Cyprus.
And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the chief of the synagogue sent to them, saying, Brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation to the people, speak.
Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and offerings.
Therefore as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin, even so death passed upon all men, in that all had sinned.
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is also at the right-hand of God, who likewise maketh intercession for us.
Dearly beloved, revenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a collection for the poor of the saints that are in Jerusalem.
Salute Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow-labourers in Christ Jesus:
Timothy my fellow-labourer, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater my kinsmen salute you.
For as through Adam all die, even so through Christ shall all be made alive.
Therefore let no man despise him, but conduct him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come to me; for I look for him with the brethren.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, salute you much in the Lord.
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, salute you much in the Lord.
And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? Now ye are the temple of the living God, as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them, and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people.
Salute one another with an holy kiss.
And if ye are Christ's, then are ye the seed of Abraham, and heirs according to the promise.
Amen. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me salute you.
Let none therefore judge you in meat, or drink, or in respect of a feast-day, or of the new-moon, or of sabbath-days: Which are shadow of things to come;
Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas; (touching whom ye have received directions, if he come to you,
And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake of old to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son;
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake of old to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son;
God who at sundry times and in divers manners spake of old to the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son; Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds:
Whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom he also made the worlds: Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high,
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high,
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high,
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high,
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and sustaining all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high, Being made so much higher than the angels, as he hath by inheritance a more excellent name than they.
Being made so much higher than the angels, as he hath by inheritance a more excellent name than they. For to which of the angels did he ever say, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? read more. And again, When he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, When he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
And again, When he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. read more. But unto the Son, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of righteousness: Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. And, Thou, Lord, hast in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the works of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. But to which of the angels did he ever say, Sit at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
But to which of the angels did he ever say, Sit at my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to serve for them who shall inherit salvation?
Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to serve for them who shall inherit salvation?
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence: read more. How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that had heard him?
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that had heard him?
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that had heard him?
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation, which began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that had heard him?
For he hath not subjected to the angels the world to come, whereof we speak. 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? read more. Thou madest him a little lower than the angels, thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands.
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels, thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands. Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. Now in putting all things in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him: but now we do not yet see all things put under him. read more. But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man.
But we see Jesus crowned with glory and honour, for the suffering of death, who was made a little lower than the angels, that by the grace of God he might taste death for every man. For it became him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the captain of their salvation through sufferings.
For it became him for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the captain of their salvation through sufferings. For both he that sanctifieth, and all they that are sanctified, are of one; for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, I will declare thy name to my brethren;
Since then the children partake of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil:
Since then the children partake of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil:
Since then the children partake of flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner took part of the same, that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil: And deliver them, as many as through fear of death, were all their life-time subject to bondage. read more. For verily he taketh not hold of angels, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham.
For verily he taketh not hold of angels, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham.
For verily he taketh not hold of angels, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham. Wherefore it behoved him to be made in all things like his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high-priest, in things pertaining to God, to expiate the sins of the people.
Wherefore it behoved him to be made in all things like his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high-priest, in things pertaining to God, to expiate the sins of the people. For in that he hath suffered, being tempted himself, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
For in that he hath suffered, being tempted himself, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
For in that he hath suffered, being tempted himself, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
For in that he hath suffered, being tempted himself, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Jesus, Faithful to him that appointed him, as was also Moses in all his house. For this person was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he that hath builded it hath more honour than the house.
For this person was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he that hath builded it hath more honour than the house. Now every house is built by some one: but he that built all things is God. read more. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of the things, which were to be afterwards spoken: But Christ as a Son over his own house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of hope, firm to the end.
But Christ as a Son over his own house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of hope, firm to the end.
But Christ as a Son over his own house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of hope, firm to the end.
But Christ as a Son over his own house, whose house we are, if we hold fast the confidence and the glorying of hope, firm to the end.
Take heed, brethren, left there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
Take heed, brethren, left there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God:
(For we are made partakers of Christ, if
So we see, they could not enter in, because of unbelief.
Let us therefore fear, lest a promise being left us of entring into his rest, any of us should altogether come short of it.
For we that have believed, do enter into the rest; as he said, I have sworn in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest, though the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
There remaineth therefore a rest for the people of God.
Having therefore a great high priest, that is passed thro' the heavens, Jesus the son of God,
Having therefore a great high priest, that is passed thro' the heavens, Jesus the son of God,
Having therefore a great high priest, that is passed thro' the heavens, Jesus the son of God, let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin.
let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin.
let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Who can have compassion on the ignorant and the wandering, seeing he himself also is compassed with infirmity, And because hereof it behoveth him, as for the people, so also for himself to offer for sins.
As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedeck: Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son,
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son,
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered, And being perfected, read more. became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,
Concerning whom we have many things to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have many things to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have many things to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have many things to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye are become dull of hearing.
Concerning whom we have many things to say, and hard to be explained, seeing ye are become dull of hearing. For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again, which are the first principles of the oracles of God, and are become such as have need of milk and not of strong meat.
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
And have fallen away, to renew them again unto repentance, seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous, to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. read more. But we desire that every one of you would shew unto the end the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope,
But we desire that every one of you would shew unto the end the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope, That ye be not slothful, but followers of them, who through faith and long suffering inherited the promises.
Wherefore God being willing to shew more abundantly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of his counsel, interposed by an oath: That by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us:
That by two unchangeable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled to lay hold on the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil, read more. Whither Jesus our fore-runner is entered for us, made an high-priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.
Whither Jesus our fore-runner is entered for us, made an high-priest for ever after the order of Melchisedek.
Now consider how great this man was, to whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils, And verily they of the sons of Levi, who receive the priesthood, have a commandment (according to the law) to take tithes of the people, that is, of their brethren, tho' they come out of the loins of Abraham. read more. But he whose pedigree is not from them, took tythes of Abraham, and blessed him who had the promises: And without all contradiction, the less is blessed of the greater. And here men that die receive tithes: but there, he of whom it is witnessed, that he liveth. And even Levi, who receiveth tithes, paid tithes (so to speak) thro' Abraham. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedek met him.
For it is testified, Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchisedek.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw nigh to God.
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did, by which we draw nigh to God.
Wherefore he is able also, to save them to the uttermost who come to God thro' him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.
Wherefore he is able also, to save them to the uttermost who come to God thro' him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. For such an high priest became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens:
For such an high priest became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and made higher than the heavens: Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, then for those of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself.
Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifices, first for his own sins, then for those of the people: for this he did once for all, when he offered up himself. For the law maketh men high priests that have infirmity; but the word of the oath which was since the law, maketh the son, who is consecrated for evermore.
For the law maketh men high priests that have infirmity; but the word of the oath which was since the law, maketh the son, who is consecrated for evermore.
For the law maketh men high priests that have infirmity; but the word of the oath which was since the law, maketh the son, who is consecrated for evermore.
The sum of what hath been spoken is, We have such an high priest, who is set down at the right-hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
The sum of what hath been spoken is, We have such an high priest, who is set down at the right-hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,
In saying, a new covenant, he hath antiquated the first; now that which is antiquated and decayed, is ready to vanish away.
For there was a tabernacle prepared, the first, in which was the candlestick, and the table, and the shew-bread; which is called The holy place. And after the second veil, the tabernacle, which is called The holy of holies,
But into the second, only the high-priest once a year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself and the errors of the people:
But into the second, only the high-priest once a year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself and the errors of the people:
But Christ being come, an high-priest of good things to come, through a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this building, And not by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood, entered in once for all into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. read more. For if the blood of bulls and goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:
And for this end he is the Mediator of a new covenant, that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, they who are called might receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
For when Moses had spoken all the commandment according to the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wooll, and hyssop, and the book itself,
And in like manner he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the service. And almost all things are according to the law purified with blood, and withoutshedding of blood there is no remission.
For Christ did not enter into the holy place made with hands, the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us.
For Christ did not enter into the holy place made with hands, the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. Nor did he enter, that he might offer himself often (as the high-priest entered into the holy place every year with the blood of others.)
For the law having a shadow of good things to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make the comers thereunto perfect.
For the law having a shadow of good things to come, not the very image of the things, can never with the same sacrifices which they offer year by year continually, make the comers thereunto perfect.
But in those sacrifices, there is a commemoration of sins every year. For it is impossible, that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins.
By which will we are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
By which will we are sanctified, through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. And every priest standeth daily ministring and offering often the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
And every priest standeth daily ministring and offering often the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.
Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. Having therefore, brethren, free liberty to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, free liberty to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,
Having therefore, brethren, free liberty to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us through the veil,
By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us through the veil, that is, his flesh, And having an high-priest over the house of God; read more. Let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering (for he is faithful that hath promised) And let us consider one another, to provoke one another to love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Not forsaking the assembling ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Not forsaking the assembling ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Not forsaking the assembling ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another, and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. For when we sin wilfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and counted the blood of the covenant, by which he hath been sanctified, an unholy thing, and done despite to the spirit of grace? For we know him that hath said, Vengeance is mine; I will recompence: and again, The Lord will judge his people.
For we know him that hath said, Vengeance is mine; I will recompence: and again, The Lord will judge his people.
But call ye to mind the former days, in which, after ye were inlightened, ye endured so great a conflict of sufferings:
But call ye to mind the former days, in which, after ye were inlightened, ye endured so great a conflict of sufferings:
But call ye to mind the former days, in which, after ye were inlightened, ye endured so great a conflict of sufferings:
For ye sympathized with my bonds, and received with joy the spoiling of your goods, knowing that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. read more. For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were made of things which do not appear.
did not receive the promise, God having provided some better thing for us, that they might not be perfected without us.
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;
Wherefore, seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which easily besetteth us, and run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right-hand of the throne of God.
who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right-hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds.
For consider him that endured such contradiction from sinners against himself, lest ye be weary and faint in your minds. Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. And yet ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh to you as to sons, My son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
And yet ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh to you as to sons, My son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
And yet ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh to you as to sons, My son, despise not thou the chastning of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him.
If ye endure chastning, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom his father chastneth not?
If ye endure chastning, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he, whom his father chastneth not?
Now all chastning for the present is assuredly not joyous, but grievous; yet afterwards it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness to them that are exercised thereby. Wherefore Lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees:
Therefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us hold fast the grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear.
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Remember them that had the rule over you, who spake to you the word of God, whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines; for it is good, that the heart be stablished with grace, not with meats, in which they that have walked have not been profited.
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines; for it is good, that the heart be stablished with grace, not with meats, in which they that have walked have not been profited.
Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines; for it is good, that the heart be stablished with grace, not with meats, in which they that have walked have not been profited. We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle.
We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat who serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest for sin, are burnt without the camp. read more. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people by his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us then go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.
Let us then go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For we have here no continuing city; but we seek one to come. read more. By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise continually to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name. But to do good, and to distribute, forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
And I beseech you to do this the more earnestly, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I beseech you to do this the more earnestly, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I beseech you to do this the more earnestly, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
And I beseech you to do this the more earnestly, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written a letter to you in few words.
I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written a letter to you in few words. Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty, with whom, if he come soon, I will see you.
Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty, with whom, if he come soon, I will see you.
Know that our brother Timotheus is set at liberty, with whom, if he come soon, I will see you. Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints.
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints.
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints.
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints.
But, beloved, be not ye ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast and repent. If thou watch not, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come upon thee.