but of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.

but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

Now may the God of peace who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ,

“Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness.

For the law appoints as high priests men subject to weakness, but the word of solemn affirmation that came after the law appoints a son made perfect forever.

For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.

Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

Consequently a Sabbath rest remains for the people of God.

and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

So in fact children were fathered by one man – and this one as good as dead – like the number of stars in the sky and like the innumerable grains of sand on the seashore.

Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.

a minister in the sanctuary and the true tabernacle that the Lord, not man, set up.

And both the tabernacle and all the utensils of worship he likewise sprinkled with blood.

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. He had received the promises, yet he was ready to offer up his only son.

He regarded abuse suffered for Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for his eyes were fixed on the reward.

Now this phrase “once more” indicates the removal of what is shaken, that is, of created things, so that what is unshaken may remain.

Brotherly love must continue.

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Oh, that today you would listen as he speaks!

and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that God has commanded you to keep.”