Besides, we have experienced discipline from our earthly fathers and we respected them; shall we not submit ourselves all the more to the Father of spirits and receive life?

And no one assumes this honor on his own initiative, but only when called to it by God, as in fact Aaron was.

But to which of the angels has he ever said, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

while God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.