and then have committed apostasy,<n id="1" /> to renew them again to repentance, since<n id="2" /> they are crucifying the Son of God for themselves all over again<n id="3" /> and holding him up to contempt.

For you know that<n id="1" /> later when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no opportunity for repentance, although he sought the blessing<n id="2" /> with tears.

<p class="bodytext">Therefore we must progress beyond<n id="1" /> the elementary<n id="2" /> instructions about Christ<n id="3" /> and move on<n id="4" /> to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,