f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews | f | # The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fat | | 1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fat |
| hers by the prophets, | | hers by the prophets, |
| 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir | | 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir |
| of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; | | of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; |
| 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, an | | 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, an |
| d upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged o | | d upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged o |
| ur sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; | | ur sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; |
| 4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained | | 4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained |
| a more excellent name than they. | | a more excellent name than they. |
| 5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day ha | | 5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day ha |
| ve I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me | | ve I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me |
| a Son? | | a Son? |
n | 6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And | n | 6 And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And |
| let all the angels of God worship him. | | let all the angels of God worship him who maketh his ministers as a flame of fi |
| | | re. |
| 7 And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a | | 7 And of the angels he saith, Angels are ministering spirits. |
| flame of fire. | | |
| 8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre | | 8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre |
| of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. | | of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. |
| 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God | | 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God |
| , hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. | | , hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
| 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and | | 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and |
| the heavens are the works of thine hands: | | the heavens are the works of thine hands: |
| 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a g | | 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a g |
| arment; | | arment; |
| 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou | | 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou |
| art the same, and thy years shall not fail. | | art the same, and thy years shall not fail. |
| 13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I | | 13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I |
| make thine enemies thy footstool? | | make thine enemies thy footstool? |
| 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who sha | | 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who sha |
| ll be heirs of salvation? | | ll be heirs of salvation? |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have h | | 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have h |
| eard, lest at any time we should let them slip. | | eard, lest at any time we should let them slip. |
| 2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and di | | 2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and di |
| sobedience received a just recompence of reward; | | sobedience received a just recompence of reward; |
| 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first bega | | 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first bega |
| n to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; | | n to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; |
| 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers mi | | 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers mi |
| racles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? | | racles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? |
| 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof w | | 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof w |
| e speak. | | e speak. |
| 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindf | | 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindf |
| ul of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? | | ul of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? |
| 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory | | 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory |
| and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: | | and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: |
| 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all | | 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all |
| in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we s | | in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we s |
| ee not yet all things put under him. | | ee not yet all things put under him. |
| 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the sufferin | | 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the sufferin |
| g of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should ta | | g of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should ta |
| ste death for every man. | | ste death for every man. |
| 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in br | | 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in br |
| inging many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect thro | | inging many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect thro |
| ugh sufferings. | | ugh sufferings. |
| 11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for | | 11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for |
| which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, | | which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, |
| 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church | | 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church |
| will I sing praise unto thee. | | will I sing praise unto thee. |
| 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children w | | 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children w |
| hich God hath given me. | | hich God hath given me. |
| 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also hims | | 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also hims |
| elf likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that | | elf likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that |
| had the power of death, that is, the devil; | | had the power of death, that is, the devil; |
| 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to | | 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to |
| bondage. | | bondage. |
n | 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the se | n | 16 For verily he took not on him the likeness of angels; but he took on him the |
| ed of Abraham. | | seed of Abraham. |
| 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, tha | | 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, tha |
| t he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, t | | t he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, t |
| o make reconciliation for the sins of the people. | | o make reconciliation for the sins of the people. |
| 18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour the | | 18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour the |
| m that are tempted. | | m that are tempted. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apos | | 1 Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apos |
| tle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; | | tle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; |
| 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all | | 2 Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all |
| his house. | | his house. |
n | 3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who h | n | 3 For he was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath bu |
| ath builded the house hath more honour than the house. | | ilded the house hath more honour than the house. |
| 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. | | 4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God. |
| 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony | | 5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony |
| of those things which were to be spoken after; | | of those things which were to be spoken after; |
| 6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast th | | 6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast th |
| e confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. | | e confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. |
| 7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, | | 7 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, |
| 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the | | 8 Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the |
| wilderness: | | wilderness: |
| 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. | | 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. |
| 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in | | 10 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in |
| their heart; and they have not known my ways. | | their heart; and they have not known my ways. |
| 11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) | | 11 So I sware in my wrath, They shall not enter into my rest.) |
| 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, i | | 12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, i |
| n departing from the living God. | | n departing from the living God. |
| 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be h | | 13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be h |
| ardened through the deceitfulness of sin. | | ardened through the deceitfulness of sin. |
| 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confiden | | 14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confiden |
| ce steadfast unto the end; | | ce steadfast unto the end; |
| 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, a | | 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, a |
| s in the provocation. | | s in the provocation. |
| 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of | | 16 For some, when they had heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of |
| Egypt by Moses. | | Egypt by Moses. |
| 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinne | | 17 But with whom was he grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinne |
| d, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? | | d, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? |
| 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them th | | 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them th |
| at believed not? | | at believed not? |
| 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. | | 19 So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest | | 1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest |
| , any of you should seem to come short of it. | | , any of you should seem to come short of it. |
n | 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preach | n | 2 For unto us was the rest preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached |
| ed did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. | | did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it. |
| 3 For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in | | 3 For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my |
| my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished fro | | wrath, if they harden their hearts they shall not enter unto my rest; also I ha |
| m the foundation of the world. | | ve sworn, If they will not harden their hearts, they shall enter into my rest: a |
| | | lthough the works of God were prepared (or finished) from the foundation of the |
| | | world. |
| 4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did r | | 4 For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did r |
| est the seventh day from all his works. | | est the seventh day from all his works. |
n | 5 And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest. | n | 5 And in this place again, If they harden not their hearts they shall enter into |
| | | my rest. |
| 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom i | | 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom i |
| t was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: | | t was first preached entered not in because of unbelief: |
| 7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a tim | | 7 Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a tim |
| e; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. | | e; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts. |
| 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of a | | 8 For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of a |
| nother day. | | nother day. |
| 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. | | 9 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. |
| 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, | | 10 For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, |
| as God did from his. | | as God did from his. |
| 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the | | 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the |
| same example of unbelief. | | same example of unbelief. |
n | 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged swo | n | 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged swo |
| rd, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints | | rd, piercing even to the dividing asunder of body and spirit, and of the joints |
| and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. | | and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. |
| 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all thin | | 13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all thin |
| gs are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. | | gs are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. |
| 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens | | 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens |
| , Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. | | , Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. |
| 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of ou | | 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of ou |
| r infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. | | r infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. |
| 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mer | | 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mer |
| cy, and find grace to help in time of need. | | cy, and find grace to help in time of need. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things perta | | 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things perta |
| ining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: | | ining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: |
| 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; | | 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; |
| for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. | | for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. |
| 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offe | | 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offe |
| r for sins. | | r for sins. |
| 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as w | | 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as w |
| as Aaron. | | as Aaron. |
| 5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that sa | | 5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that sa |
| id unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. | | id unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. |
| 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order | | 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order |
| of Melchisedec. | | of Melchisedec. |
n | 7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications | n | 7 (Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplication |
| with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and | | s with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, an |
| was heard in that he feared; | | d was heard in that he feared; |
| 8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered | | 8 Though he were a son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered |
| ; | | ;) [Note-the 7th and 8th verses are a parenthesis alluding to Melchisedec and no |
| | | t to Christ.] |
| 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all the | | 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all the |
| m that obey him; | | m that obey him; |
| 10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. | | 10 Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec. |
| 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dul | | 11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dul |
| l of hearing. | | l of hearing. |
| 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach yo | | 12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach yo |
| u again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such | | u again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such |
| as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. | | as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. |
| 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for | | 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for |
| he is a babe. | | he is a babe. |
| 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by rea | | 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by rea |
| son of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. | | son of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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n | 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto | n | 1 Therefore not leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on u |
| perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and o | | nto perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, a |
| f faith toward God, | | nd of faith toward God, |
| 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of | | 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, and of the resurrection of |
| the dead, and of eternal judgment. | | the dead, and of eternal judgment. |
| 3 And this will we do, if God permit. | | 3 And we will go on unto perfection, if God permit. |
| 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of t | | 4 For he hath made it impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have t |
| he heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, | | asted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, |
| 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, | | 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, |
n | 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they cruc | n | 6 If they shall fall away, to be renewed again unto repentance; seeing they cruc |
| ify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. | | ify unto themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. |
| 7 For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth | | 7 For the day cometh that the earth, which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft |
| forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: | | upon it and bringeth forth herbs meet for them who dwelleth thereon, by whom it |
| | | is dressed, who now receiveth blessings from God, shall be cleansed with fire. |
| 8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing | | 8 For that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing |
| ; whose end is to be burned. | | ; therefore they who bring not forth good fruits shall be cast into the fire, fo |
| | | r their end is to be burned. |
| 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany | | 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded of better things of you, and things that accomp |
| salvation, though we thus speak. | | any salvation, though we thus speak. |
| 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye h | | 10 For God is not unrighteous; therefore he will not forget your work and labour |
| ave shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do min | | of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to th |
| ister. | | e saints, and do minister. |
| 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full as | | 11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full as |
| surance of hope unto the end: | | surance of hope unto the end: |
| 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience | | 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience |
| inherit the promises. | | inherit the promises. |
| 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, h | | 13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, h |
| e sware by himself, | | e sware by himself, |
| 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply th | | 14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply th |
| ee. | | ee. |
| 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. | | 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. |
| 16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them | | 16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them |
| an end of all strife. | | an end of all strife. |
| 17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the im | | 17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the im |
| mutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: | | mutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: |
| 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we m | | 18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we m |
| ight have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the ho | | ight have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the ho |
| pe set before us: | | pe set before us: |
| 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and whi | | 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and whi |
| ch entereth into that within the veil; | | ch entereth into that within the veil; |
| 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for | | 20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for |
| ever after the order of Melchisedec. | | ever after the order of Melchisedec. |
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| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
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| 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abra | | 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abra |
| ham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; | | ham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; |
| 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation K | | 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation K |
| ing of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace | | ing of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace |
| ; | | ; |
n | 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of d | n | 3 For this Melchisedec was ordained a priest after the order of the Son of God, |
| ays, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest contin | | which order was without father, without mother, without descent, having neither |
| ually. | | beginning of days nor end of life; and all those who are ordained unto this prie |
| | | sthood are made like unto the Son of God, abiding a priest continually. |
| 4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave | | 4 Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave |
| the tenth of the spoils. | | the tenth of the spoils. |
| 5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the pr | | 5 And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the pr |
| iesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, | | iesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, |
| that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: | | that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: |
| 6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and | | 6 But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and |
| blessed him that had the promises. | | blessed him that had the promises. |
| 7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. | | 7 And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. |
| 8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it | | 8 And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it |
| is witnessed that he liveth. | | is witnessed that he liveth. |
| 9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. | | 9 And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. |
| 10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. | | 10 For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. |
| 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the p | | 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the p |
| eople received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should | | eople received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should |
| rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? | | rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? |
| 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of | | 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of |
| the law. | | the law. |
| 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which | | 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which |
| no man gave attendance at the altar. | | no man gave attendance at the altar. |
| 14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spak | | 14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spak |
| e nothing concerning priesthood. | | e nothing concerning priesthood. |
| 15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec | | 15 And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec |
| there ariseth another priest, | | there ariseth another priest, |
| 16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power o | | 16 Who is made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power o |
| f an endless life. | | f an endless life. |
| 17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. | | 17 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. |
| 18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the we | | 18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the we |
| akness and unprofitableness thereof. | | akness and unprofitableness thereof. |
n | 19 For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; b | n | 19 For the law was administered without an oath and made nothing perfect, but wa |
| y the which we draw nigh unto God. | | s only the bringing in of a better hope; by the which we draw nigh unto God. |
| 20 And inasmuch as not without an oath he was made priest: | | 20 Inasmuch as this high priest was not without an oath, by so much was Jesus ma |
| | | de the surety of a better testament. |
| 21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him th | | 21 (For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him th |
| at said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever | | at said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever |
| after the order of Melchisedec:) | | after the order of Melchisedec:) |
n | 22 By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament. | n | |
| 23 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue | | 22 And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue |
| by reason of death: | | by reason of death: |
| 24 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. | | 23 But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. |
| 25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by | | 24 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by |
| him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. | | him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. |
| 26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate | | 25 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate |
| from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; | | from sinners, and made ruler over the heavens; |
| 27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first fo | | 26 And not as those high priests who offered up sacrifice daily, first for their |
| r his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered | | own sins and then for the sins of the people. For he needeth not offer sacrific |
| up himself. | | e for his own sins, for he knew no sins, but for the sins of the people. And thi |
| | | s he did once when he offered up himself. |
| 28 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the | | 27 For the law maketh men high priests which have infirmity; but the word of the |
| oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. | | oath, which was since the law, maketh the Son, who is consecrated for evermore. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high p | | 1 Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high p |
| riest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; | | riest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; |
| 2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitche | | 2 A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitche |
| d, and not man. | | d, and not man. |
| 3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it | | 3 For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it |
| is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. | | is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer. |
n | 4 For if he were on earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are prie | n | 4 Therefore while he was on the earth, he offered for a sacrifice his own life f |
| sts that offer gifts according to the law: | | or the sins of the people. Now every priest under the law must needs offer gifts |
| | | , or sacrifices, according to the law. |
| 5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonis | | 5 Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonis |
| hed of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that th | | hed of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that th |
| ou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. | | ou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount. |
| 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the | | 6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the |
| mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. | | mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. |
| 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been | | 7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been |
| sought for the second. | | sought for the second. |
| 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, | | 8 For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, |
| when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of J | | when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of J |
| udah: | | udah: |
| 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I | | 9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I |
| took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they conti | | took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they conti |
| nued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. | | nued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. |
| 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after thos | | 10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after thos |
| e days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in th | | e days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in th |
| eir hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: | | eir hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: |
| 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, | | 11 And they shall not teach every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, |
| saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. | | saying, Know the Lord: for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. |
| 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their ini | | 12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their ini |
| quities will I remember no more. | | quities will I remember no more. |
| 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which | | 13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which |
| decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. | | decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a wo | | 1 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a wo |
| rldly sanctuary. | | rldly sanctuary. |
| 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and t | | 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and t |
| he table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. | | he table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. |
| 3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; | | 3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; |
| 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about | | 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about |
| with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budde | | with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budde |
| d, and the tables of the covenant; | | d, and the tables of the covenant; |
| 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot | | 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot |
| now speak particularly. | | now speak particularly. |
| 6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the fir | | 6 Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the fir |
| st tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. | | st tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. |
| 7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without bl | | 7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without bl |
| ood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: | | ood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: |
n | 8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not y | n | 8 The Holy Ghost signifying this, that the way into the holiest of all was not y |
| et made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: | | et made manifest, while as yet the first tabernacle was standing: |
| 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts | | 9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts |
| and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertai | | and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertai |
| ning to the conscience; | | ning to the conscience; |
n | 10 Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinan | n | 10 Which consisted only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ord |
| ces, imposed on them until the time of reformation. | | inances, imposed on them until the time of reformation. |
| 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and | | 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and |
| more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this build | | more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this build |
| ing; | | ing; |
| 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in | | 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in |
| once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. | | once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. |
| 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling | | 13 For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling |
| the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: | | the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: |
| 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offer | | 14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offer |
| ed himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve t | | ed himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve t |
| he living God? | | he living God? |
n | 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of | n | 15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of d |
| death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testam | | eath, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenan |
| ent, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. | | t, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance. |
| 16 For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the te | | 16 For where a covenant is, there must also of necessity be the death of the vic |
| stator. | | tim. |
| 17 For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strengt | | 17 For a covenant is of force after the victim is dead: otherwise it is of no st |
| h at all while the testator liveth. | | rength at all while the victim liveth. |
| 18 Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood. | | 18 Whereupon neither the first covenant was dedicated without blood. |
| 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the la | | 19 For when Moses had spoken every precept to all the people according to the la |
| w, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and h | | w, he took the blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and h |
| yssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, | | yssop, and sprinkled both the book, and all the people, |
n | 20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. | n | 20 Saying, This is the blood of the covenant which God hath enjoined unto you. |
| 21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of | | 21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of |
| the ministry. | | the ministry. |
| 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding | | 22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding |
| of blood is no remission. | | of blood is no remission. |
| 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should | | 23 It was therefore necessary that the patterns of things in the heavens should |
| be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifice | | be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifice |
| s than these. | | s than these. |
| 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the | | 24 For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the |
| figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of G | | figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of G |
| od for us: | | od for us: |
| 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into | | 25 Nor yet that he should offer himself often, as the high priest entereth into |
| the holy place every year with blood of others; | | the holy place every year with blood of others; |
n | 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but n | n | 26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but n |
| ow once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrific | | ow once in the meridian of time hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrific |
| e of himself. | | e of himself. |
| 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: | | 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: |
n | 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look | n | 28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and he shall appear the |
| for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. | | second time without sin unto salvation unto them that look for him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
n | 1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of | n | 1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of |
| the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year cont | | the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered continually year |
| inually make the comers thereunto perfect. | | by year make the comers thereunto perfect. |
| 2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshipper | | 2 For then would they not have ceased to be offered? because that the worshipper |
| s once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. | | s once purged should have had no more conscience of sins. |
| 3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. | | 3 But in those sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of sins every year. |
| 4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away s | | 4 For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away s |
| ins. | | ins. |
| 5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou | | 5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou |
| wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: | | wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: |
| 6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. | | 6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure. |
| 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do | | 7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do |
| thy will, O God. | | thy will, O God. |
| 8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering fo | | 8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering fo |
| r sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by th | | r sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by th |
| e law; | | e law; |
| 9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that | | 9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that |
| he may establish the second. | | he may establish the second. |
n | 10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus | n | 10 By which will we are sanctified through the offering once of the body of Jesu |
| Christ once for all. | | s Christ. |
| 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same | | 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same |
| sacrifices, which can never take away sins: | | sacrifices, which can never take away sins: |
| 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down | | 12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down |
| on the right hand of God; | | on the right hand of God; |
n | 13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. | n | 13 From henceforth to reign until his enemies be made his footstool. |
| 14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. | | 14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. |
| 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said be | | 15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said be |
| fore, | | fore, |
| 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the L | | 16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the L |
| ord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; | | ord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; |
| 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. | | 17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. |
| 18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. | | 18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin. |
| 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood o | | 19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood o |
| f Jesus, | | f Jesus, |
| 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, | | 20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, |
| that is to say, his flesh; | | that is to say, his flesh; |
n | 21 And having an high priest over the house of God; | n | 21 And having such an high priest over the house of God; |
| 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hea | | 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hea |
| rts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. | | rts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. |
| 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is fai | | 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is fai |
| thful that promised;) | | thful that promised;) |
| 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: | | 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: |
| 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; | | 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; |
| but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. | | but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. |
| 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth | | 26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth |
| , there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, | | , there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, |
| 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which sh | | 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which sh |
| all devour the adversaries. | | all devour the adversaries. |
| 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: | | 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: |
| 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hat | | 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hat |
| h trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, | | h trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, |
| wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Sp | | wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Sp |
| irit of grace? | | irit of grace? |
| 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompens | | 30 For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompens |
| e, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. | | e, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people. |
| 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. | | 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. |
| 32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, | | 32 But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, |
| ye endured a great fight of afflictions; | | ye endured a great fight of afflictions; |
| 33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; | | 33 Partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; |
| and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. | | and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were so used. |
| 34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of yo | | 34 For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of yo |
| ur goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring | | ur goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring |
| substance. | | substance. |
| 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of rewar | | 35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of rewar |
| d. | | d. |
| 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye mi | | 36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye mi |
| ght receive the promise. | | ght receive the promise. |
| 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. | | 37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. |
| 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall hav | | 38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall hav |
| e no pleasure in him. | | e no pleasure in him. |
| 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe | | 39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe |
| to the saving of the soul. | | to the saving of the soul. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
n | 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not see | n | 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not see |
| n. | | n. |
| 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. | | 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. |
| 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so | | 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so |
| that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. | | that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. |
| 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which | | 4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which |
| he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by i | | he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by i |
| t he being dead yet speaketh. | | t he being dead yet speaketh. |
| 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, | | 5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, |
| because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimon | | because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimon |
| y, that he pleased God. | | y, that he pleased God. |
| 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God mu | | 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God mu |
| st believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek hi | | st believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek hi |
| m. | | m. |
| 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, | | 7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, |
| prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world | | prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world |
| , and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. | | , and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. |
| 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should af | | 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should af |
| ter receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he | | ter receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he |
| went. | | went. |
| 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwellin | | 9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwellin |
| g in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: | | g in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: |
| 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is G | | 10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is G |
| od. | | od. |
| 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was d | | 11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was d |
| elivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who h | | elivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who h |
| ad promised. | | ad promised. |
n | 12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the s | n | 12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, as many as the s |
| tars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumera | | tars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumera |
| ble. | | ble. |
| 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen th | | 13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen th |
| em afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that t | | em afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that t |
| hey were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. | | hey were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. |
| 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. | | 14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. |
| 15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out | | 15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out |
| , they might have had opportunity to have returned. | | , they might have had opportunity to have returned. |
| 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is | | 16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is |
| not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. | | not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. |
| 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had receiv | | 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had receiv |
| ed the promises offered up his only begotten son, | | ed the promises offered up his only begotten son, |
| 18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: | | 18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called: |
| 19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence | | 19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence |
| also he received him in a figure. | | also he received him in a figure. |
| 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. | | 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. |
| 21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and wor | | 21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and wor |
| shipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. | | shipped, leaning upon the top of his staff. |
| 22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children | | 22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children |
| of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. | | of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. |
n | 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, becaus | n | 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, becaus |
| e they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's command | | e they saw that he was a peculiar child; and they were not afraid of the king's |
| ment. | | commandment. |
| 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Ph | | 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years of discretion, refused to be called |
| araoh's daughter; | | the son of Pharaoh's daughter; |
| 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy th | | 25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy th |
| e pleasures of sin for a season; | | e pleasures of sin for a season; |
| 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: | | 26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: |
| for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. | | for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward. |
| 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, | | 27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, |
| as seeing him who is invisible. | | as seeing him who is invisible. |
| 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that | | 28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that |
| destroyed the firstborn should touch them. | | destroyed the firstborn should touch them. |
| 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians | | 29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians |
| assaying to do were drowned. | | assaying to do were drowned. |
| 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seve | | 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seve |
| n days. | | n days. |
| 31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she | | 31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she |
| had received the spies with peace. | | had received the spies with peace. |
n | 32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and | n | 32 And what shall I say more? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and |
| of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the | | of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the |
| prophets: | | prophets: |
| 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, | | 33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, |
| stopped the mouths of lions, | | stopped the mouths of lions, |
| 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness | | 34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness |
| were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the al | | were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the al |
| iens. | | iens. |
n | 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not | n | 35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not |
| accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: | | accepting deliverance; that they might obtain the first resurrection: |
| 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds | | 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds |
| and imprisonment: | | and imprisonment: |
| 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the s | | 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the s |
| word: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicte | | word: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicte |
| d, tormented; | | d, tormented; |
| 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountain | | 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountain |
| s, and in dens and caves of the earth. | | s, and in dens and caves of the earth. |
n | 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the | n | 39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the |
| promise: | | promises: |
| 40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not | | 40 God having provided some better things for them through their sufferings, for |
| be made perfect. | | without sufferings they could not be made perfect. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesse | | 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesse |
| s, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and | | s, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and |
| let us run with patience the race that is set before us, | | let us run with patience the race that is set before us, |
| 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that | | 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that |
| was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at th | | was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at th |
| e right hand of the throne of God. | | e right hand of the throne of God. |
| 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, l | | 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, l |
| est ye be wearied and faint in your minds. | | est ye be wearied and faint in your minds. |
| 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. | | 4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. |
| 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children | | 5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children |
| , My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art r | | , My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art r |
| ebuked of him: | | ebuked of him: |
| 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiv | | 6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiv |
| eth. | | eth. |
| 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he | | 7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he |
| whom the father chasteneth not? | | whom the father chasteneth not? |
| 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bast | | 8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bast |
| ards, and not sons. | | ards, and not sons. |
| 9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave t | | 9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave t |
| hem reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spir | | hem reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spir |
| its, and live? | | its, and live? |
| 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he | | 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he |
| for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. | | for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. |
| 11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: neverth | | 11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: neverth |
| eless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which | | eless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which |
| are exercised thereby. | | are exercised thereby. |
n | 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; | n | 12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees; |
| 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out | | 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out |
| of the way; but let it rather be healed. | | of the way; but let it rather be healed. |
| 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the L | | 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the L |
| ord: | | ord: |
| 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bi | | 15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bi |
| tterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; | | tterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; |
| 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel | | 16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel |
| of meat sold his birthright. | | of meat sold his birthright. |
| 17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he | | 17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he |
| was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefull | | was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefull |
| y with tears. | | y with tears. |
| 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned wit | | 18 For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned wit |
| h fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, | | h fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest, |
| 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that hea | | 19 And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that hea |
| rd entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: | | rd entreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more: |
| 20 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beas | | 20 (For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beas |
| t touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart: | | t touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart: |
| 21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: | | 21 And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake: |
| ) | | ) |
| 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the hea | | 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the hea |
| venly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, | | venly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, |
| 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in hea | | 23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in hea |
| ven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, | | ven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, |
| 24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling | | 24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling |
| , that speaketh better things than that of Abel. | | , that speaketh better things than that of Abel. |
| 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused | | 25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused |
| him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from hi | | him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from hi |
| m that speaketh from heaven: | | m that speaketh from heaven: |
| 26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once | | 26 Whose voice then shook the earth: but now he hath promised, saying, Yet once |
| more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. | | more I shake not the earth only, but also heaven. |
| 27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that ar | | 27 And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that ar |
| e shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken m | | e shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken m |
| ay remain. | | ay remain. |
n | 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, wh | n | 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, should have grace, wh |
| ereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: | | ereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: |
| 29 For our God is a consuming fire. | | 29 For our God is a consuming fire. |
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| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 Let brotherly love continue. | | 1 Let brotherly love continue. |
| 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained ang | | 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained ang |
| els unawares. | | els unawares. |
n | 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adv | n | 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adv |
| ersity, as being yourselves also in the body. | | ersity, as being yourselves also of the body. |
| 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adu | | 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adu |
| lterers God will judge. | | lterers God will judge. |
t | 5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things | t | 5 Let your consecrations be without covetousness; and be content with giving suc |
| as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. | | h things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee |
| | | . |
| 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man | | 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man |
| shall do unto me. | | shall do unto me. |
| 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word | | 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word |
| of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. | | of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation. |
| 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. | | 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. |
| 9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing | | 9 Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing |
| that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profit | | that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profit |
| ed them that have been occupied therein. | | ed them that have been occupied therein. |
| 10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacl | | 10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacl |
| e. | | e. |
| 11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by | | 11 For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by |
| the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. | | the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. |
| 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, s | | 12 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, s |
| uffered without the gate. | | uffered without the gate. |
| 13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. | | 13 Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. |
| 14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. | | 14 For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. |
| 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, tha | | 15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, tha |
| t is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. | | t is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. |
| 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is | | 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is |
| well pleased. | | well pleased. |
| 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch | | 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch |
| for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, an | | for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, an |
| d not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. | | d not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. |
| 18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to | | 18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to |
| live honestly. | | live honestly. |
| 19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the so | | 19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the so |
| oner. | | oner. |
| 20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that g | | 20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that g |
| reat shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, | | reat shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, |
| 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which | | 21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which |
| is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever a | | is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever a |
| nd ever. Amen. | | nd ever. Amen. |
| 22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have writt | | 22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have writt |
| en a letter unto you in few words. | | en a letter unto you in few words. |
| 23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come sho | | 23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come sho |
| rtly, I will see you. | | rtly, I will see you. |
| 24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Ital | | 24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Ital |
| y salute you. | | y salute you. |
| 25 Grace be with you all. Amen. | | 25 Grace be with you all. Amen. |
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