accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,

for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

But now Jesus has obtained a superior ministry, since the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted on better promises.

But as it is, they aspire to a better land, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

and women received back their dead raised to life. But others were tortured, not accepting release, to obtain resurrection to a better life.