And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

They served only for matters of food and drink and various washings; they are external regulations imposed until the new order came.

For when Moses had spoken every command to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of calves and goats with water and scarlet wool and hyssop and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,

And the Holy Spirit also witnesses to us, for after saying,

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

And let us take thought of how to spur one another on to love and good works,

So do not throw away your confidence, because it has great reward.

For just a little longer and he who is coming will arrive and not delay.

By faith, when he grew up, Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter,

choosing rather to be ill-treated with the people of God than to enjoy sin’s fleeting pleasure.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell after the people marched around them for seven days.

And others experienced mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.

And these all were commended for their faith, yet they did not receive what was promised.

For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us.

“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow.

For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was.

If so, have you not made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil motives?