If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.

My love be with all of you in Christ Jesus.

we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed,

for we live by faith, not by sight.

And I hope that you will realize that we have not failed the test!

to whom be glory forever and ever! Amen.

so then, understand that those who believe are the sons of Abraham.

You are observing religious days and months and seasons and years.

But you, brothers and sisters, are children of the promise like Isaac.

This persuasion does not come from the one who calls you!

All the saints greet you, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

For in him all the fullness of deity lives in bodily form,

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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

So even the first covenant was inaugurated with blood.

By faith also Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.