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But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater.

In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

…(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.

The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.

By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.

It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that have come, He went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made by hands and is not a part of this creation.

Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

In the case of a will, it is necessary to establish the death of the one who made it,

…because a will does not take effect until the one who made it has died; it cannot be executed while he is still alive.

That is why even the first covenant was not put into effect without blood.

…saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.”

According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.

Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

…because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’”

“This is the covenant I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their hearts and inscribe them on their minds.”

And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.

Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.

For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

This is why the ancients were commended.

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

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

Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.

See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.

For you have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom, and storm;

The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.

“For our God is a consuming fire.”

So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.

For here we do not have a permanent city, but we are looking for the city that is to come.

And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

…equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”

But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?

Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.

What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.

If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?

So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.

You believe that God is one. Good for you! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.

O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?

As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.

In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze.

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

…but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.