For everyone who lives on milk is inexperienced in the message of righteousness, because he is an infant.

For if the message spoken through angels ¹  proved to be so firm that every violation ²  or disobedience received its just penalty,

On this topic we have much to say ¹  and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish ²  in hearing.

and the blast of a trumpet and a voice uttering words ¹  such that those who heard begged to hear no more. ² 

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, ¹  bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

For we had good news proclaimed to us just as they did. But the message they heard did them no good, since they did not join in ¹  with those who heard it in faith. ² 

And no creature is hidden from God, ¹  but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account.

For the law appoints as high priests men subject to weakness, ¹  but the word of solemn affirmation that came after the law appoints a son made perfect forever.

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

For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow; it is able to judge the desires and thoughts of the heart.

Therefore we must progress beyond ¹  the elementary ²  instructions about Christ ³  and move on ⁴  to maturity, not laying this foundation again: repentance from dead works and faith in God,

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. ¹  Let them do this ²  with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.