Although he was a son, he learned obedience through the things he suffered.

– though mine too are significant. If someone thinks he has good reasons to put confidence in human credentials, I have more:

Therefore, I intend to remind you constantly of these things even though you know them and are well established in the truth that you now have.

For you know that later when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance, although he sought the blessing with tears.

And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen, although they too are descendants of Abraham.