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for also our God [is] a consuming fire.

of the hospitality be not forgetful, for through this unawares certain did entertain messengers;

Without covetousness the behaviour, being content with the things present, for He hath said, `No, I will not leave, no, nor forsake thee,'

with teachings manifold and strange be not carried about, for [it is] good that by grace the heart be confirmed, not with meats, in which they who were occupied were not profited;

for of those beasts whose blood is brought for sin into the holy places through the chief priest -- of these the bodies are burned without the camp.

for we have not here an abiding city, but the coming one we seek;

and of doing good, and of fellowship, be not forgetful, for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

Be obedient to those leading you, and be subject, for these do watch for your souls, as about to give account, that with joy they may do this, and not sighing, for this [is] unprofitable to you.

Pray for us, for we trust that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to behave well,

And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to you.

and let him ask in faith, nothing doubting, for he who is doubting hath been like a wave of the sea, driven by wind and tossed,

for let not that man suppose that he shall receive anything from the Lord --

for the sun did rise with the burning heat, and did wither the grass, and the flower of it fell, and the grace of its appearance did perish, so also the rich in his way shall fade away!

Let no one say, being tempted -- `From God I am tempted,' for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one,

having counselled, He did beget us with a word of truth, for our being a certain first-fruit of His creatures.

for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;

for he did view himself, and hath gone away, and immediately he did forget of what kind he was;

for if there may come into your synagogue a man with gold ring, in gay raiment, and there may come in also a poor man in vile raiment,

for whoever the whole law shall keep, and shall stumble in one [point], he hath become guilty of all;

for He who is saying, `Thou mayest not commit adultery,' said also, `Thou mayest do no murder;' and if thou shalt not commit adultery, and shalt commit murder, thou hast become a transgressor of law;