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

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is useless and about to be cursed; its fate is to be burned.

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

“For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, and their sins I will remember no longer.”

Now the first covenant, in fact, had regulations for worship and its earthly sanctuary.

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

But when this priest had offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,

“For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”

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

We must go out to him, then, outside the camp, bearing the abuse he experienced.

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

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

For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was.

You believe that God is one; well and good. Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear.

For every kind of animal, bird, reptile, and sea creature is subdued and has been subdued by humankind.

With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people made in God’s image.

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises.

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

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,