| 1:1 |
God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, |
God, having spoken long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, |
| 1:2 |
in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. |
in these last days spoke to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds, |
| 1:3 |
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, |
who is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power; who, having accomplished cleansing for sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, |
| 1:4 |
having become as much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. |
having become so much better than the angels, as He has inherited a more excellent name than they. |
| 1:7 |
And of the angels He says, Who makes His angels winds, And His ministers a flame of fire. |
And of the angels He says, Who makes His angels winds, And His ministers flaming fire. |
| 1:8 |
But of the Son He says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the righteous scepter is the scepter of His kingdom. |
But of the Son He says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 1:10 |
And, You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the works of Your hands; |
And, You, Lord, in the beginning founded the earth, And the heavens are the works of Your hands; |
| 1:11 |
They will perish, but You remain; And they all will become old like a garment, |
They will perish, but You remain; And they all will wear out like a garment, |
| 1:13 |
But to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand, Until I make Your enemies A footstool for Your feet? |
But to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand, Until I put Your enemies As a footstool for Your feet? |
| 1:14 |
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? |
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? |
| 2:1 |
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. |
For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away. |
| 2:2 |
For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, |
For if the word spoken through angels proved unalterable, and every trespass and disobedience received a just penalty, |
| 2:3 |
how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, |
how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? That salvation, first spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, |
| 2:9 |
But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. |
But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels—Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. |
| 2:11 |
For both He who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, |
For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of One; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brothers, |
| 2:12 |
saying, I will proclaim Your name to My brethren, In the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise. |
saying, I will recount Your name to My brothers, In the midst of the assembly I will sing Your praise. |
| 2:16 |
For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham. |
For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the seed of Abraham. |
| 2:17 |
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. |
Therefore, He had to be made like His brothers in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. |
| 2:18 |
For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted. |
For since He Himself was tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to help those who are tempted. |
| 3:1 |
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession; |
Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession—Jesus, |
| 3:2 |
He was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. |
who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was in all His house. |
| 3:3 |
For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, by just so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. |
For He has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses, in so much as the builder of the house has more honor than the house. |
| 3:5 |
Now Moses was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later; |
Now Moses was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken later, |
| 3:6 |
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope firm until the end. |
but Christ was faithful as a Son over His house—whose house we are, if we hold fast our confidence and the boast of our hope. |
| 3:12 |
Take care, brethren, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. |
See to it brothers, that there not be in any one of you an evil, unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. |
| 3:17 |
And with whom was He angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the wilderness? |
And with whom was He angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose corpses fell in the wilderness? |
| 4:1 |
Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. |
Therefore, let us fear, lest, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have fallen short of it. |
| 4:2 |
For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. |
For indeed we have had good news proclaimed to us, just as they also; but the word that was heard did not profit those who were not united with faith among those who heard. |
| 4:4 |
For He has said somewhere concerning the seventh day: And God rested on the seventh day from all His works; |
For He has spoken somewhere in this way concerning the seventh day: And God rested on the seventh day from all His works; |
| 4:6 |
Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news preached to them failed to enter because of disobedience, |
Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly had good news proclaimed to them failed to enter because of disobedience, |
| 4:7 |
He again fixes a certain day, Today, saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, Today if you hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts. |
He again determines a certain day, Today, saying through David after so long a time just as has been said before, Today if you hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts. |
| 4:11 |
Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience. |
Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall into the same example of disobedience. |
| 4:13 |
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do. |
And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are uncovered and laid bare to the eyes of Him to whom we have an account to give. |
| 4:14 |
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. |
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us take hold of our confession. |
| 4:15 |
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. |
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things like we are, yet without sin. |
| 5:1 |
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; |
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins, |
| 5:2 |
he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; |
being able to deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; |
| 5:3 |
and because of it he is obligated to offer sacrifices for sins, as for the people, so also for himself. |
and because of it, he is obligated, just as for the people, to also offer sacrifices for sins in the same way for himself. |
| 5:4 |
And no one takes the honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even as Aaron was. |
And no one takes this honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even as Aaron was. |
| 5:5 |
So also Christ did not glorify Himself so as to become a high priest, but He who said to Him, You are My Son, Today I have begotten You; |
In this way also Christ did not glorify Himself to become a high priest, but He who said to Him, You are My Son, Today I have begotten You; |
| 5:7 |
In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety. |
He, in the days of His flesh, offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. |
| 5:14 |
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil. |
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern both good and evil. |
| 6:2 |
of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. |
of teaching about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment. |
| 6:4 |
For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, |
For in the case of those once having been enlightened and having tasted of the heavenly gift and having become partakers of the Holy Spirit, |
| 6:5 |
and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, |
and having tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, |
| 6:6 |
and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. |
and having fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. |
| 6:8 |
but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned. |
but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is unfit and close to being cursed, and its end is to be burned. |
| 6:9 |
But, beloved, we are convinced of better things concerning you, and things that accompany salvation, though we are speaking in this way. |
But we are convinced about you, beloved, of things that are better and that belong to salvation, though we are speaking in this way. |
| 6:10 |
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints. |
For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and continuing to minister to the saints. |
| 6:12 |
so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. |
so that you may not become dull, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. |
| 6:14 |
saying, I will surely bless you and I will surely multiply you. |
saying, I will greatly bless you and I will greatly multiply you. |
| 6:17 |
In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, interposed with an oath, |
In the same way God, desiring even more to show to the heirs of the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose, guaranteed it with an oath, |
| 6:19 |
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil, |
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and confirmed and one which enters within the veil, |
| 6:20 |
where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. |
where a forerunner has entered for us—Jesus, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. |
| 7:2 |
to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all the spoils, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. |
to whom also Abraham apportioned a tenth part of all, was first of all, by the translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then also king of Salem, which is king of peace. |
| 7:3 |
Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he remains a priest perpetually. |
Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the Son of God, he remains a priest continually. |
| 7:4 |
Now observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the choicest spoils. |
Now observe how great this man was to whom Abraham, the patriarch, gave a tenth of the spoils. |
| 7:5 |
And those indeed of the sons of Levi who receive the priests office have commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brethren, although these are descended from Abraham. |
And those indeed of the sons of Levi, who receive the priests office, have a commandment in the Law to collect a tenth from the people, that is, from their brothers, although these are descended from Abraham. |
| 7:6 |
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. |
But the one whose genealogy is not traced from them had collected a tenth from Abraham and blessed the one who had the promises. |
| 7:8 |
In this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. |
And in this case mortal men receive tithes, but in that case one receives them, of whom it is witnessed that he lives on. |
| 7:16 |
who has become such not on the basis of a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life. |
who has become such not according to a law of physical requirement, but according to the power of an indestructible life. |
| 7:17 |
For it is attested of Him, You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek. |
For it is witnessed about Him, You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek. |
| 7:22 |
so much the more also Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. |
so much more Jesus also has become the guarantee of a better covenant. |
| 7:23 |
The former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, |
And the former priests, on the one hand, existed in greater numbers because they were prevented by death from continuing, |
| 7:28 |
For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son, made perfect forever. |
For the Law appoints men as high priests who are weak, but the word of the oath, which came after the Law, appoints a Son, who has been made perfect forever. |
| 8:1 |
Now the main point in what has been said is this: we have such a high priest, who has taken His seat at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, |
Now the main point in what is being said is this: we have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens, |
| 8:2 |
a minister in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. |
a minister in the holy places and in the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man. |
| 8:8 |
For finding fault with them, He says, Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, When I will effect a new covenant With the house of Israel and with the house of Judah; |
For finding fault with them, He says, Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, When I will complete a new covenant With the house of Israel and with the house of Judah; |
| 8:9 |
Not like the covenant which I made with their fathers On the day when I took them by the hand To lead them out of the land of Egypt; For they did not continue in My covenant, And I did not care for them, says the Lord. |
Not like the covenant which I made with their fathers In the day when I took them by the hand To lead them out of the land of Egypt; For they did not continue in My covenant, And I did not care for them, says the Lord. |
| 8:10 |
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel After those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their minds, And I will write them on their hearts. And I will be their God, And they shall be My people. |
For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel After those days, says the Lord: I will put My laws into their minds, And upon their hearts I will write them. And I will be their God, And they shall be My people. |
| 9:1 |
Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. |
Now even the first covenant had requirements of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. |
| 9:2 |
For there was a tabernacle prepared, the outer one, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread; this is called the holy place. |
For there was a tabernacle prepared: the first part, in which were the lampstand and the table and the sacred bread, which is called the holy place. |
| 9:3 |
Behind the second veil there was a tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies, |
And behind the second veil there was a tabernacle which is called the Holy of Holies, |
| 9:4 |
having a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and Aarons rod which budded, and the tables of the covenant; |
having a golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered on all sides with gold, in which was a golden jar holding the manna, and Aarons rod which budded, and the tablets of the covenant. |
| 9:5 |
and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat; but of these things we cannot now speak in detail. |
And above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. |
| 9:6 |
Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the outer tabernacle performing the divine worship, |
Now when these things have been so prepared, the priests are continually entering the first part of the tabernacle performing the divine worship, |
| 9:8 |
The Holy Spirit is signifying this, that the way into the holy place has not yet been disclosed while the outer tabernacle is still standing, |
The Holy Spirit is indicating this, that the way into the holy places has not yet been manifested while that first part of the tabernacle is still standing, |
| 9:10 |
since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. |
since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, requirements for the body imposed until a time of reformation. |
| 9:11 |
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things to come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation; |
But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things to come, He entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation, |
| 9:12 |
and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. |
and not through the blood of goats and calves, but through His own blood, He entered the holy places once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. |
| 9:15 |
For this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. |
And for this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, so that, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the trespasses that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. |
| 9:18 |
Therefore even the first covenant was not inaugurated without blood. |
Therefore not even the first covenant was inaugurated without blood. |
| 9:21 |
And in the same way he sprinkled both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry with the blood. |
And in the same way, both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry he sprinkled with the blood. |
| 9:24 |
For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; |
For Christ did not enter holy places made with hands, mere copies of the true ones, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; |
| 9:25 |
nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. |
nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy places year by year with blood that is not his own. |
| 10:2 |
Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have had consciousness of sins? |
Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, because the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have consciousness of sins? |
| 10:6 |
In whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You have taken no pleasure. |
In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You have taken no pleasure. |
| 10:7 |
Then I said, Behold, I have come In the scroll of the book it is written of Me To do Your will, O God. |
Then I said, Behold, I have come, In the scroll of the book it is written of Me, To do Your will, O God. |
| 10:8 |
After saying above, Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You have not desired, nor have You taken pleasure in them which are offered according to the Law, |
After saying above, Sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You have not desired, nor have You taken pleasure in them which are offered according to the Law, |
| 10:11 |
Every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; |
And every priest stands daily ministering and offering time after time the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; |
| 10:13 |
waiting from that time onward until His enemies be made a footstool for His feet. |
waiting from that time until His enemies are put as a footstool for His feet. |
| 10:14 |
For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are sanctified. |
For by one offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. |
| 10:15 |
And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us; for after saying, |
And the Holy Spirit also testifies to us, for after saying, |
| 10:19 |
Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, |
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, |
| 10:22 |
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. |
let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. |
| 10:23 |
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; |
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. |
| 10:24 |
and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, |
And let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, |
| 10:25 |
not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. |
not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near. |
| 10:28 |
Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. |
Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy by the mouth of two or three witnesses. |
| 10:29 |
How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? |
How much worse punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as defiled the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? |
| 10:33 |
partly by being made a public spectacle through reproaches and tribulations, and partly by becoming sharers with those who were so treated. |
partly by being made a public spectacle through reproaches and afflictions, and partly by becoming sharers with those who were so treated. |
| 10:34 |
For you showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and a lasting one. |
For you also showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted with joy the seizure of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession. |
| 10:35 |
Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. |
Therefore, do not throw away that confidence of yours, which has a great reward. |
| 10:36 |
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised. |
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. |
| 10:38 |
But My righteous one shall live by faith; And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. |
But My righteous one shall live by faith, And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him. |
| 11:4 |
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. |
By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was approved as being righteous—God approving his gifts—and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks. |
| 11:5 |
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for he obtained the witness that before his being taken up he was pleasing to God. |
By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for prior to being taken up, he was approved as being pleasing to God. |
| 11:6 |
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. |
And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who draws near to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. |
| 11:7 |
By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
By faith Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. |
| 11:9 |
By faith he lived as an alien in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise; |
By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, fellow heirs of the same promise, |
| 11:11 |
By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised. |
By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she regarded Him faithful who had promised. |
| 11:12 |
Therefore there was born even of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many descendants as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. |
Therefore there were born even of one man, and him as good as dead at that, as many as the stars of heaven in number, and innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. |
| 11:15 |
And indeed if they had been thinking of that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. |
And indeed if they had been remembering that country from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. |
| 11:16 |
But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; for He has prepared a city for them. |
But now, they aspire to a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He prepared a city for them. |
| 11:17 |
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son; |
By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only son, |
| 11:18 |
it was he to whom it was said, In Isaac your descendants shall be called. |
to whom it was said, In Isaac your seed shall be called. |
| 11:19 |
He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which he also received him back as a type. |
He considered that God is able to raise people even from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he also received him back. |
| 11:22 |
By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave orders concerning his bones. |
By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the exodus of the sons of Israel, and gave commands concerning his bones. |
| 11:23 |
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the kings edict. |
By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the kings edict. |
| 11:25 |
choosing rather to endure ill treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, |
choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, |
| 11:26 |
considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. |
regarding the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. |
| 11:27 |
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. |
By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the rage of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen. |
| 11:29 |
By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned. |
By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land, and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned. |
| 11:31 |
By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace. |
By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after welcoming the spies in peace. |
| 11:32 |
And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets, |
And what more shall I say? For time will fail me if I recount Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, as well as David and Samuel and the prophets, |
| 11:33 |
who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, |
who through faith conquered kingdoms, performed righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, |
| 11:34 |
quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, from weakness were made strong, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. |
quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong from weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. |
| 11:36 |
and others experienced mockings and scourgings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. |
and others experienced mockings and floggings, yes, also chains and imprisonment. |
| 11:37 |
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword; they went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, ill treated |
They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were tempted, they were put to death with the sword. They went about in sheepskins, in goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, mistreated |
| 11:38 |
men of whom the world was not worthy, wandering in deserts and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. |
of whom the world was not worthy, wandering in desolate places and mountains and caves and holes in the ground. |
| 12:1 |
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, |
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, |
| 12:3 |
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. |
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary, fainting in heart. |
| 12:4 |
You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin; |
You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin. |
| 12:5 |
and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; |
And you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, Nor faint when you are reproved by Him; |
| 12:6 |
For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He scourges every son whom He receives. |
For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He flogs every son whom He receives. |
| 12:9 |
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them; shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? |
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us, and we respected them. Shall we not much rather be subject to the Father of spirits, and live? |
| 12:10 |
For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness. |
For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our benefit, so that we may share His holiness. |
| 12:11 |
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. |
And all discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful, but to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. |
| 12:13 |
and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. |
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed. |
| 12:14 |
Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord. |
Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord, |
| 12:15 |
See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; |
seeing to it that no one falls short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; |
| 12:16 |
that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. |
that also there be no sexually immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. |
| 12:19 |
and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which sound was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them. |
and to the blast of a trumpet and the sound of words which was such that those who heard begged that no further word be spoken to them. |
| 12:20 |
For they could not bear the command, If even a beast touches the mountain, it will be stoned. |
For they could not bear what was being commanded, If even a beast touches the mountain, it will be stoned. |
| 12:21 |
And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I am full of fear and trembling. |
And so terrible was what appeared, that Moses said, I am full of fear and trembling. |
| 12:23 |
to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, |
to the festal gathering and assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the Judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, |
| 12:27 |
This expression, Yet once more, denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. |
Now this expression, Yet once more, indicates the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. |
| 12:28 |
Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; |
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe; |
| 13:1 |
Let love of the brethren continue. |
Let love of the brothers continue. |
| 13:3 |
Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill treated, since you yourselves also are in the body. |
Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you yourselves also are in the body. |
| 13:4 |
Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge. |
Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled, for the sexually immoral and adulterers God will judge. |
| 13:5 |
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you, |
Make sure that your way of life is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you, |
| 13:7 |
Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. |
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. |
| 13:10 |
We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no right to eat. |
We have an altar from which those who serve the tabernacle have no authority to eat. |
| 13:11 |
For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy place by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. |
For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp. |
| 13:14 |
For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come. |
For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the one to come. |
| 13:15 |
Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. |
Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that confess His name. |
| 13:17 |
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. |
Obey your leaders and submit to them—for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account—so that they will do this with joy and not with groaning, for this would be unprofitable for you. |
| 13:18 |
Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things. |
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves well in all things. |
| 13:20 |
Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord, |
Now the God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd of the sheep through the blood of the eternal covenant, our Lord Jesus, |
| 13:21 |
equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
equip you in every good thing to do His will, by doing in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
| 13:22 |
But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. |
But I urge you, brothers, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. |
| 13:23 |
Take notice that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. |
Know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you. |