For the ground that has soaked up the rain that frequently falls on it and yields useful vegetation for those who tend it receives a blessing from God.

But we passionately want each of you to demonstrate the same eagerness for the fulfillment of your hope until the end,

When he speaks of a new covenant, he makes the first obsolete. Now what is growing obsolete and aging is about to disappear.

By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.

Brotherly love must continue.

And it could be said that Levi himself, who receives tithes, paid a tithe through Abraham.

For God had provided something better for us, so that they would be made perfect together with us.

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

I especially ask you to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

And those of the sons of Levi who receive the priestly office have authorization according to the law to collect a tithe from the people, that is, from their fellow countrymen, although they too are descendants of Abraham.

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.

And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

Indeed according to the law almost everything was purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

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

For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness.

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

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to serve those who will inherit salvation?

For he did not put the world to come, about which we are speaking, under the control of angels.

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.