so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and perseverance inherit the promises.

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

So with these things prepared like this, the priests enter continually into the outer tent as they perform their duties.

For otherwise would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers would have been purified once for all and so have no further consciousness of sin?

by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh,

By faith they crossed the Red Sea as if on dry ground, but when the Egyptians tried it, they were swallowed up.

Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouths of lions,

So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.

Therefore, to sanctify the people by his own blood, Jesus also suffered outside the camp.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.

And many will follow their debauched lifestyles. Because of these false teachers, the way of truth will be slandered.

They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world’s perspective and the world listens to them.

because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us forever.

I have many things to write to you, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink.

He came to a town called Nazareth and lived there. Then what had been spoken by the prophets was fulfilled, that Jesus would be called a Nazarene.

But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

In this way what was spoken by Isaiah the prophet was fulfilled: “He took our weaknesses and carried our diseases.”

When the Pharisees saw this they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”