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

Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

who was formerly useless to you, but is now useful to you and me.

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,

who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.

So we see that they could not enter because of unbelief.

but to repeat the text cited earlier: “They will never enter my rest!”

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

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

teaching about baptisms, laying on of hands, resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

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

saying, “Surely I will bless you greatly and multiply your descendants abundantly.”

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

For when the priesthood changes, a change in the law must come as well.

And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

On the one hand a former command is set aside because it is weak and useless,

And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation – for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,

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

Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary.