Hebrews 6:7

6:7 For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on ¹  it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.

Hebrews 7:11

Jesus and the Priesthood of Melchizedek

7:11 So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis ²  the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 11:4

11:4 By faith Abel offered God a greater sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith ³  he was commended as righteous, because God commended him for his offerings. And through his faith ⁴  he still speaks, though he is dead.

Hebrews 12:15

12:15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up ⁵  and causing trouble, and through him many become defiled.

[6:7]  ¹ tn Grk “comes upon.”

[7:11]  ² tn Grk “based on it.”

[11:4]  ³ tn Or “through his sacrifice”; Grk “through which.”

[11:4]  ⁴ tn Or “through his sacrifice”; Grk “through it.”

[12:15]  ⁴ tn Grk “that there not be any root of bitterness,” but referring figuratively to a person who causes trouble (as in Deut 29:17 [LXX] from which this is quoted).