For we have become partners with Christ, if in fact we hold our initial confidence firm until the end.

And no one assumes this honor on his own initiative, but only when called to it by God, as in fact Aaron was.

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

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

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

And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

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

But my righteous one will live by faith, and if he shrinks back, I take no pleasure in him.

In fact, if they had been thinking of the land that they had left, they would have had opportunity to return.

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

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.

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

You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.

And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything.

Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves.

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

My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

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

You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.