For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened, tasted the heavenly gift, become partakers of the Holy Spirit,

Now when God made his promise to Abraham, since he could swear by no one greater, he swore by himself,

For people swear by something greater than themselves, and the oath serves as a confirmation to end all dispute.

Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever officiated at the altar.

For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

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

For if we deliberately keep on sinning after receiving the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins is left for us,

For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.

For he was looking forward to the city with firm foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

He regarded abuse suffered for Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for his eyes were fixed on the reward.

By faith he left Egypt without fearing the king’s anger, for he persevered as though he could see the one who is invisible.

Endure your suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is there that a father does not discipline?

Marriage must be honored among all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers.

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

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

But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind.

For if someone comes into your assembly wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, and a poor person enters in filthy clothes,

For the one who obeys the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.

For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.