and the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words such that those who heard begged to hear no more.

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

Therefore we must progress beyond the elementary instructions about Christ and move on to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.