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We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

And this we will do, if God permits.

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

Even though we speak like this, beloved, we are convinced of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.

We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.

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.

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

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

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,

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,

Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

And by that will, we have been sanctified through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

…and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

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

If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,

If we deliberately go on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no further sacrifice for sins remains,

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

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

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

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

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.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?

Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.

See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

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

We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat.

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

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

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

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.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.

With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.

With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business, and make a profit.”

Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.”

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life.

And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.

And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.

We write these things so that our joy may be complete.

And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.

If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us.

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence: