Hebrews 10:35

10:35 So do not throw away your confidence, because it ¹  has great reward.

Hebrews 8:6

8:6 But ²  now Jesus ³  has obtained a superior ministry, since ⁴  the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted ⁵  on better promises. ⁶ 

Hebrews 2:3

2:3 how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him,

Hebrews 9:2

9:2 For a tent was prepared, the outer one, ⁷  which contained ⁸  the lampstand, the table, and the presentation of the loaves; this ⁹  is called the holy place.

Hebrews 9:9

9:9 This was a symbol for the time then present, when gifts and sacrifices were offered that could not perfect the conscience of the worshiper.

Hebrews 12:5

12:5 And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons?

“My son, do not scorn ¹⁰  the Lord’s discipline

or give up when he corrects ¹¹  you.

¹ tn Grk “which,” but showing the reason.

² sn The Greek text indicates a contrast between vv. 4-5 and v. 6 that is difficult to render in English: Jesus’ status in the old order of priests (vv. 4-5) versus his superior ministry (v. 6).

³ tn Grk “he”; in the translation the referent (Jesus) has been specified for clarity.

⁴ tn Grk “to the degree that.”

⁵ tn Grk “which is enacted.”

⁶ sn This linkage of the change in priesthood with a change in the law or the covenant goes back to Heb 7:12, 22 and is picked up again in Heb 9:6-15 and 10:1-18.

³ tn Grk “the first,” in order of approach in the ritual.

⁴ tn Grk “in which [were].”

⁵ tn Grk “which,” describing the outer tent.

⁴ tn Or “disregard,” “think little of.”

⁵ tn Or “reproves,” “rebukes.” The Greek verb ἐλέγχω (elencw) implies exposing someone’s sin in order to bring correction.