If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, since he cannot deny himself.

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”

You know that such a person is twisted by sin and is conscious of it himself.

So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

For perhaps it was for this reason that he was separated from you for a little while, so that you would have him back eternally,

Therefore if you regard me as a partner, accept him as you would me.

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

in these last days he has spoken to us in a son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he created the world.

They will perish, but you continue. And they will all grow old like a garment,

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

For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken afterward about another day.

as also in another place God says, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

tasted the good word of God and the miracles of the coming age,

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is useless and about to be cursed; its fate is to be burned.

and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.

And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.