And let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we confess, for the one who made the promise is trustworthy.

Someone who rejected the law of Moses was put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

How much greater punishment do you think that person deserves who has contempt for the Son of God, and profanes the blood of the covenant that made him holy, and insults the Spirit of grace?

At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.

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

By faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and he was too old, he received the ability to procreate, because he regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy.

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

And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not scorn the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects you.

and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks of something better than Abel’s does.

Now this phrase “once more” indicates the removal of what is shaken, that is, of created things, so that what is unshaken may remain.

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

Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

We have an altar that those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat from.

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

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

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.