by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us ¹  through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, ² 

The Holy Spirit is making clear that the way into the holy place had not yet appeared as long as the old tabernacle ¹  was standing.

And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,

For those who speak in such a way make it clear that they are seeking a homeland.

For he has spoken somewhere about the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works,” ¹ 

In the same way ¹  God wanted to demonstrate more clearly to the heirs of the promise that his purpose was unchangeable, ²  and so he intervened with an oath,

At times you were publicly exposed to abuse and afflictions, and at other times you came to share with others who were treated in that way.

And he did not enter to offer ¹  himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the sanctuary year after year with blood that is not his own,

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.

And both the tabernacle and all the utensils of worship he likewise sprinkled with blood.

But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation.

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

He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

and make straight paths for your feet, ¹  so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but be healed.

Therefore he had ¹  to be made like his brothers and sisters ²  in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement ³  for the sins of the people.

Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

and set free those who were held in slavery all their lives by their fear of death.

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

Do not neglect hospitality, because through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. ¹