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New Testament Hebrews Hebrews 1
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1 God,
who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in
time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 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; 3 Who being the
brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding
all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our 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 a more excellent
name than they. 5 For unto which of the
angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee?
And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? 6 And again, when he
bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he
saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. 7 And of the angels he
saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. 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. 9 Thou hast loved
righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, 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 the heavens are the
works of thine hands: 11 They shall perish; but
thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth
a garment; 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. 13 But to which of the
angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies
thy footstool? 14 Are they not all
ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of
salvation? Hebrews 2
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2 Therefore
we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard,
lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken
by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and
disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if
we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began 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 miracles, 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 we speak. 6 But one in a certain
place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful 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 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 in subjection
under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet
all things put under him. 9 But we see Jesus, who
was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned
with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God
should taste death for every man. 10 For it became him, for
whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto
glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 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, 12 Saying, I will declare
thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto
thee. 13 And again, I will put
my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. 14 Forasmuch then as the
children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part
of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of
death, that is, the devil; 15 And deliver them who
through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not
on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore in all things
it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren,
that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to
God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he himself
hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour
them that are tempted. Hebrews 3
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3 Wherefore,
holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and
High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; 2 Who was faithful to him
that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house. 3 For this man was
counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded 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. 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; 6 But Christ as a son
over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the 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, 8 Harden not your hearts,
as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: 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 their heart; and they have not known my ways. 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, in departing from the
living God. 13 But exhort one another
daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the
deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we are made
partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end; 15 While it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts,
as in the provocation. 16 For some, when they had
heard, did provoke: howbeit not all that came out of Egypt by Moses. 17 But with whom was he
grieved forty years? was it not with them that had sinned, whose carcases fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to
them that believed not? 19 So we see that they
could not enter in because of unbelief. Hebrews 4
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4 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. 2 For unto us was the
gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached 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 my wrath, if they
shall enter into my rest: although the works were 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 rest the seventh day from all his works. 5 And in this place
again, If they shall enter into my rest. 6 Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom
it 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 time; 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 another day. 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, as God did from his. 11 Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man
fall after the same example of unbelief. 12 For the word of God is
quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged
sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the
joints 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 things 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, 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 our 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 mercy, and find grace to
help in time of need. Hebrews 5
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5 For
every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things
pertaining 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; 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 offer for sins. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was
Aaron. 5 So also Christ
glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said 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 of Melchisedec. 7 Who in the days of his
flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying
and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in
that he feared; 8 Though he were a Son,
yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect,
he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; 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 dull of hearing. 12 For when for the time
ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you 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. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the
word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by
reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. Hebrews 6
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6 Therefore
leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of
baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of
eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if
God permit. 4 For it is impossible
for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted 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, 6 If they shall fall
away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to 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 forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth
blessing from God: 8 But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto
cursing; whose end is to be burned. 9 But, beloved, we are
persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though
we thus speak. 10 For God is not
unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love,
which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the
saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that
every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope
unto the end: 12 That ye be not
slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the
promises. 13 For when God made
promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself, 14 Saying, Surely blessing
I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee. 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 an end of all strife. 17 Wherein God, willing
more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his
counsel, confirmed it by an oath: 18 That by two immutable
things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong
consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as
an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and
which entereth into that within the veil; 20 Whither the forerunner
is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order
of Melchisedec. Hebrews 7
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7 For
this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham
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 King of
righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without
mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life;
but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest
continually. 4 Now consider how great
this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the
spoils. 5 And verily they that
are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, 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: 6 But he whose descent is
not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had
the promises. 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 is witnessed that he liveth. 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. 11 If therefore perfection
were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people 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? 12 For the priesthood
being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these
things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of
which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that
our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake
nothing concerning priesthood. 15 And it is yet far more
evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest, 16 Who is made, not after
the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life. 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 weakness and
unprofitableness thereof. 19 For the law made
nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we
draw nigh unto God. 20 And inasmuch as not
without an oath he was made priest: 21 (For those priests were
made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The
Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest
for ever after the order of Melchisedec:) 22 By so much was Jesus
made a surety of a better testament. 23 And they truly were
many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death: 24 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 him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. 26 For such an high priest
became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made
higher than the heavens; 27 Who needeth
not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own
sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up
himself. 28 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. Hebrews 8
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8 Now of
the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest,
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 pitched, and not man. 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. 4 For if he were on
earth, he should not be a priest, seeing that there are priests that offer
gifts according to the law: 5 Who serve unto the
example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he
was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou 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 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 sought for the
second. 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 Judah: 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 continued 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 those days, saith
the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their 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, 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 iniquities will I remember
no more. 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. Hebrews 9
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9 Then
verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a
worldly sanctuary. 2 For there was a
tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and
the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. 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
with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that
budded, and the tables of the covenant; 5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat;
of which we cannot now speak particularly. 6 Now when these things
were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle,
accomplishing the service of God. 7 But into the second
went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he
offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: 8 The Holy Ghost this
signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest,
while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 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 pertaining to the
conscience; 10 Which stood only in
meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, 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 more perfect
tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 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. 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: 14 How much more shall the
blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot
to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? 15 And for this cause he
is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the
redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, 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 testator. 17 For a testament is of
force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the
testator liveth. 18 Whereupon neither the
first testament was dedicated without blood. 19 For when Moses had
spoken every precept to all the people according to the law, he took the
blood of calves and of goats, with water, and scarlet wool, and hyssop, and
sprinkled both the book, and all the people, 20 Saying, This is the
blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you. 21 Moreover he sprinkled
with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry. 22 And almost all things
are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no
remission. 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 sacrifices than these. 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 God for us: 25 Nor yet that he should
offer himself often, as the high priest entereth
into the holy place every year with blood of others; 26 For then must he often
have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of
the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And as it is appointed
unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 28 So Christ was once
offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he
appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Hebrews 10
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10 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
continually make the comers thereunto perfect. 2 For then would they not
have ceased to be offered? because that the worshippers 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. 4 For it is not possible
that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. 5 Wherefore when he
cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me: 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 thy will, O God. 8 Above when he said,
Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are
offered by the law; 9 Then said he, Lo, I
come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish
the second. 10 By the which will we
are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the
same sacrifices, which can never take away sins: 12 But this man, after he
had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat
down on the right hand of God; 13 From henceforth
expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. 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 before, 16 This is the covenant
that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, 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. 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 of Jesus, 20 By a new and living
way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his
flesh; 21 And having an high
priest over the house of God; 22 Let us draw near with a
true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts 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 faithful that promised;) 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; 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, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 27 But a certain fearful
looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the
adversaries. 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 hath 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 Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him that
hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will
recompense, 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. 32 But call to remembrance
the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great
fight of 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. 34 For ye had compassion
of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in
yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance. 35 Cast not away therefore
your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36 For ye have need of
patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the
promise. 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 have no pleasure in him. 39 But we are not of them
who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the
soul. Hebrews 11
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11 Now
faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 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 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 he obtained witness
that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead
yet speaketh. 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 testimony, that he
pleased God. 6 But without faith it is
impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,
and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 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, 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 after receive for an
inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9 By faith he sojourned
in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling 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 God. 11 Through faith also Sara
herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when
she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore sprang there
even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in
multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable. 13 These all died in
faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and
were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were
strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 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, they might have had
opportunity to have returned. 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. 17 By faith Abraham, when
he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered
up his only begotten son, 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 also he received him in
a figure. 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 worshipped, leaning upon
the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when
he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave
commandment concerning his bones. 23 By faith Moses, when he
was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a
proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he
was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; 25 Choosing rather to
suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin
for a season; 26 Esteeming the reproach
of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: 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, as seeing him who
is invisible. 28 Through faith he kept
the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he
that destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed
through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were
drowned. 30 By faith the walls of
Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31 By faith the harlot
Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the
spies with peace. 32 And what shall I more
say? 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 prophets: 33 Who through faith
subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the
mouths of lions. 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 aliens. 35 Women received their
dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting
deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of
cruel mockings and scourgings,
yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they
were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered
about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38 (Of whom the world was
not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and
caves of the earth. 39 And these all, having
obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: 40 God having provided
some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. Hebrews 12
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12 Wherefore
seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, 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, 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 the right hand of
the throne of God. 3 For consider him that
endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and
faint in your minds. 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, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when
thou art rebuked of him: 6 For whom the Lord
loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth
every son whom he receiveth. 7 If ye endure
chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for
what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? 8 But if ye be without
chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. 9 Furthermore we have had
fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we
not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? 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. 11 Now no chastening for
the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous:
nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable
fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. 12 Wherefore lift up the
hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 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. 14 Follow peace with all
men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 15 Looking diligently lest
any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up
trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; 16 Lest there be any
fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his
birthright. 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 carefully with tears. 18 For ye are not come
unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto
blackness, and darkness, and tempest, 19 And the sound of a
trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated 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 beast 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:) 22 But ye are come unto
mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and
to an innumerable company of angels, 23 To the general assembly
and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, 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, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. 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 him that speaketh
from heaven: 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. 27 And this word, Yet once
more, signifieth the removing of those things that
are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be
shaken may remain. 28 Wherefore we receiving
a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God
acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a
consuming fire. Hebrews 13
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13 Let
brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to
entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are
in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being
yourselves also in the body. 4 Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but
whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 5 Let your conversation
be without covetousness; and be content with such 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 shall do unto me. 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. 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 that the heart be
established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that
have been occupied therein. 10 We have an altar,
whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. 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. 12 Wherefore Jesus also,
that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the
gate. 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. 15 By him therefore let us
offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that 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 well pleased. 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, and 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 live honestly. 19 But I beseech you the
rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner. 20 Now the God of peace,
that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great 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 is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom
be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 22 And I beseech you,
brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto
you in few words. 23 Know ye that our
brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come
shortly, I will see you. 24 Salute all them that
have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you. 25 Grace be with you all.
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