Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

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

So we can say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper, and I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.

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

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,

For though you should in fact be teachers by this time, you need someone to teach you the beginning elements of God’s utterances. You have gone back to needing milk, not solid food.

Take care not to refuse the one who is speaking! For if they did not escape when they refused the one who warned them on earth, how much less shall we, if we reject the one who warns from heaven?

equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.