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Hebrews 1:1-13:25 (KJV)  
    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 times, 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? 
    [2:1] 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. 
    [3:1] 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. 
    [4:1] 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. [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. 
    [5:1] 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. 
    [6:1] 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. 
    [7:1] 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. 
    [8:1] 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. 
    [9:1] 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. 
    [10:1] 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 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. 
    [11:1] 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. 
    [12:1] 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. 
    [13:1] 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. Amen.