And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

For he did not put the world to come, about which we are speaking, under the control of angels.

For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham’s descendants.

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

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

who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life.

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

For if that first covenant had been faultless, no one would have looked for a second one.

then he says, “Their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no longer.”

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

But we are not among those who shrink back and thus perish, but are among those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see.

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

For you have not come to something that can be touched, to a burning fire and darkness and gloom and a whirlwind

For they could not bear what was commanded: “If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.”

For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come.

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

Do they not blaspheme the good name of the one you belong to?

You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic.