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so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

appeal to you for my son, Onesimus. I became his father while I was in chains.

In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe through him.

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Again, when he brings his firstborn into the world, he says,

At the same time, God also testified by signs and wonders, various miracles, and distributions of gifts from the Holy Spirit according to his will.

and subjected everything under his feet.

Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared in these, so that through his death he might destroy the one holding the power of death—that is, the devil—

Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

But Christ was faithful as a Son over his household. And we are that household if we hold on to our confidence and the hope in which we boast.

And to whom did he swear that they would not enter his rest, if not to those who disobeyed?

Therefore, since the promise to enter his rest remains, let us beware that none of you be found to have fallen short.

For somewhere he has spoken about the seventh day in this way: And on the seventh day God rested from all his works.

For the person who has entered his rest has rested from his own works, just as God did from his.

Because of this, he must make an offering for his own sins as well as for the people.

During his earthly life, he offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.

For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints—and by continuing to serve them.

Because God wanted to show his unchangeable purpose even more clearly to the heirs of the promise, he guaranteed it with an oath,

and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righteousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace.

for he was still within his ancestor when Melchizedek met him.