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

“For I will be merciful toward their evil deeds, and their sins I will remember no longer.” ¹ 

For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.

(the world was not worthy of them); they wandered in deserts and mountains and caves and openings in the earth.

Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.

During his earthly life ¹  Christ ²  offered ³  both requests and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death and he was heard because of his devotion.

For the law possesses a shadow of the good things to come but not the reality itself, and is therefore completely unable, by the same sacrifices offered continually, year after year, to perfect those who come to worship. ¹