Hebrews

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1:1	In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways,	In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways,
1:2	but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.	but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.
1:7	In speaking of the angels he says, He makes his angels winds, his servants flames of fire.	In speaking of the angels he says, He makes his angels spirits, and his servants flames of fire.
1:8	But about the Son he says, Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever, and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.	But about the Son he says, Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
1:10	He also says, In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.	He also says, In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
2:1	We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.	We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
2:2	For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment,	For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment,
2:3	how shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.	how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
2:4	God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.	God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
2:6	But there is a place where someone has testified: What is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him?	But there is a place where someone has testified: What is mankind that you are mindful of them, a son of man that you care for him?
2:7	You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor	You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor
2:8	and put everything under his feet. In putting everything under him, God left nothing that is not subject to him. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.	and put everything under their feet. In putting everything under them, God left nothing that is not subject to them. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to them.
2:9	But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.	But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
2:10	In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.	In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.
2:11	Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.	Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.
2:12	He says, I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises.	He says, I will declare your name to my brothers and sisters; in the assembly I will sing your praises.
2:14	Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—	Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—
2:17	For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.	For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.
3:1	Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.	Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge as our apostle and high priest.
3:5	Moses was faithful as a servant in all Gods house, testifying to what would be said in the future.	Moses was faithful as a servant in all Gods house, bearing witness to what would be spoken by God in the future.
3:6	But Christ is faithful as a son over Gods house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our courage and the hope of which we boast.	But Christ is faithful as the Son over Gods house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.
3:8	do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the desert,	do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion, during the time of testing in the wilderness,
3:9	where your fathers tested and tried me and for forty years saw what I did.	where your ancestors tested and tried me, though for forty years they saw what I did.
3:10	That is why I was angry with that generation, and I said, Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.	That is why I was angry with that generation; I said, Their hearts are always going astray, and they have not known my ways.
3:12	See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.	See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
3:14	We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first.	We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.
3:17	And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies fell in the desert?	And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness?
4:2	For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith.	For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.
4:3	Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, So I declared on oath in my anger, They shall never enter my rest.  And yet his work has been finished since the creation of the world.	Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, So I declared on oath in my anger, They shall never enter my rest.  And yet his works have been finished since the creation of the world.
4:4	For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: And on the seventh day God rested from all his work.	For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in these words: On the seventh day God rested from all his works.
4:6	It still remains that some will enter that rest, and those who formerly had the gospel preached to them did not go in, because of their disobedience.	Therefore since it still remains for some to enter that rest, and since those who formerly had the good news proclaimed to them did not go in because of their disobedience,
4:7	Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today, when a long time later he spoke through David, as was said before: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.	God again set a certain day, calling it Today. This he did when a long time later he spoke through David, as in the passage already quoted: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.
4:10	for anyone who enters Gods rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from his.	for anyone who enters Gods rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.
4:11	Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following their example of disobedience.	Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will perish by following their example of disobedience.
4:12	For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.	For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
4:14	Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.	Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
4:15	For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.	For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
4:16	Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.	Let us then approach Gods throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
5:1	Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.	Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
5:4	No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.	And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.
5:5	So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father.	In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
5:7	During the days of Jesus life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.	During the days of Jesus life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
5:8	Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered	Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered
5:11	We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn.	We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.
6:1	Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,	Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God,
6:2	instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.	instruction about cleansing rites, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
6:5	who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age,	who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age
6:6	if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.	and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting him to public disgrace.
6:9	Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are confident of better things in your case—things that accompany salvation.	Even though we speak like this, dear friends, we are convinced of better things in your case—the things that have to do with salvation.
6:11	We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.	We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized.
6:16	Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.	People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.
6:18	God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged.	God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged.
6:20	where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.	where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
7:2	and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righteousness; then also, king of Salem means king of peace.	and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, the name Melchizedek means king of righteousness; then also, king of Salem means king of peace.
7:3	Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, like the Son of God he remains a priest forever.	Without father or mother, without genealogy, without beginning of days or end of life, resembling the Son of God, he remains a priest forever.
7:5	Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, their brothers—even though their brothers are descended from Abraham.	Now the law requires the descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their fellow Israelites—even though they also are descended from Abraham.
7:7	And without doubt the lesser person is blessed by the greater.	And without doubt the lesser is blessed by the greater.
7:8	In the one case, the tenth is collected by men who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.	In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living.
7:11	If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood for on the basis of it the law was given to the people, why was there still need for another priest to come—one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?	If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?
7:12	For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.	For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.
7:22	Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.	Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantor of a better covenant.
7:26	Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.	Such a high priest truly meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.
7:28	For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.	For the law appoints as high priests men in all their weakness; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
8:1	The point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,	Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
8:2	and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.	and who serves in the sanctuary, the true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by a mere human being.
8:4	If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.	If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.
8:6	But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises.	But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.
8:8	But God found fault with the people and said: The time is coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah.	But God found fault with the people and said: The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah.
8:9	It will not be like the covenant I made with their forefathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not remain faithful to my covenant, and I turned away from them, declares the Lord.	It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they did not remain faithful to my covenant, and I turned away from them, declares the Lord.
8:10	This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.	This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
8:11	No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, Know the Lord, because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.	No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, Know the Lord, because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest.
8:13	By calling this covenant new, he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.	By calling this covenant new, he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.
9:2	A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand, the table and the consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place.	A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place.
9:8	The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still standing.	The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning.
9:11	When Christ came as high priest of the good things that are already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not man made, that is to say, not a part of this creation.	But when Christ came as high priest of the good things that are now already here, he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands, that is to say, is not a part of this creation.
9:12	He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.	He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption.
9:19	When Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people.	When Moses had proclaimed every command of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people.
9:24	For Christ did not enter a man made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in Gods presence.	For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in Gods presence.
9:26	Then Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.	Otherwise Christ would have had to suffer many times since the creation of the world. But he has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself.
9:27	Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,	Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,
9:28	so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.	so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
10:2	If it could, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.	Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.
10:3	But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins,	But those sacrifices are an annual reminder of sins.
10:4	because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.	It is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.
10:7	Then I said, Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll—I have come to do your will, O God.	Then I said, Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll— I have come to do your will, my God.
10:8	First he said, Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them although the law required them to be made.	First he said, Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them—though they were offered in accordance with the law.
10:12	But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.	But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God,
10:13	Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool,	and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool.
10:14	because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.	For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.
10:18	And where these have been forgiven, there is no longer any sacrifice for sin.	And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.
10:19	Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,	Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,
10:22	let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.	let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
10:24	And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.	And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,
10:25	Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.	not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
10:29	How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?	How much more severely do you think someone deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified them, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace?
10:32	Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering.	Remember those earlier days after you had received the light, when you endured in a great conflict full of suffering.
10:34	You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.	You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.
10:37	For in just a very little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.	For, In just a little while, he who is coming will come and will not delay.
10:38	But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.	And, But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.
10:39	But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved.	But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.
11:1	Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.	Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
11:4	By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead.	By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.
11:5	By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.	By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: He could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.
11:7	By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.	By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.
11:11	By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarah herself was barren—was enabled to become a father because he considered him faithful who had made the promise.	And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.
11:13	All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.	All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth.
11:17	By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,	By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,
11:19	Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.	Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.
11:22	By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions about his bones.	By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.
11:25	He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.	He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
11:28	By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.	By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.
11:30	By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.	By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.
11:32	And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets,	And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets,
11:35	Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused to be released, so that they might gain a better resurrection.	Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.
11:36	Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put in prison.	Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
11:37	They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated—	They were put to death by stoning; they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated—
11:38	the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and in caves and holes in the ground.	the world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.
11:39	These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.	These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,
11:40	God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.	since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.
12:1	Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.	Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
12:2	Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.	fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
12:3	Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.	Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
12:5	And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: My son, do not make light of the Lords discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,	And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, My son, do not make light of the Lords discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,
12:6	because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.	because the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son.
12:7	Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?	Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?
12:8	If you are not disciplined and everyone undergoes discipline, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.	If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline—then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.
12:9	Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live!	Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits and live!
12:10	Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness.	They disciplined us for a little while as they thought best; but God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.
12:14	Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.	Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
12:15	See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.	See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
12:17	Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. He could bring about no change of mind, though he sought the blessing with tears.	Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done.
12:20	because they could not bear what was commanded: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned.	because they could not bear what was commanded: If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned to death.
12:22	But you have come to Mount Zion, to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,	But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,
12:23	to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect,	to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,
13:1	Keep on loving each other as brothers.	Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.
13:2	Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.	Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.
13:3	Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.	Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
13:6	So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?	So we say with confidence, The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
13:9	Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them.	Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so.
13:15	Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.	Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
13:17	Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.	Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.
13:20	May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,	Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
13:22	Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short letter.	Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.
13:24	Greet all your leaders and all Gods people. Those from Italy send you their greetings.	Greet all your leaders and all the Lords people. Those from Italy send you their greetings.