For he did not put the world to come, ¹  about which we are speaking, ²  under the control of angels.

But if it produces thorns and thistles, it is useless and about to be cursed; ¹  its fate is to be burned.

and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that God has commanded you to keep.” ¹ 

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

Yet the one these things are spoken about belongs to ¹  a different tribe, and no one from that tribe ²  has ever officiated at the altar.

for the law made nothing perfect. On the other hand a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.

For he was looking forward to the city with firm foundations, ¹  whose architect and builder is God.

By faith they crossed the Red Sea as if on dry ground, but when the Egyptians tried it, they were swallowed up.

But if you do not experience discipline, ¹  something all sons ²  have shared in, then you are illegitimate and are not sons.

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

So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

By faith Abel offered God a greater sacrifice than Cain, and through his faith ¹  he was commended as righteous, because God commended him for his offerings. And through his faith ²  he still speaks, though he is dead.

By faith Noah, when he was warned about things not yet seen, with reverent regard ¹  constructed an ark for the deliverance of his family. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.