Study Desk

For they only for a short while, disciplined us as seemed good to them; but God corrects us for our advantage, that we might become partakers of his holiness.

And make straight the paths for your feet, so that the weak do not go astray but are healed.

Or lest any man among you be found immoral and weak like Esau, who sold his birthright for a morsel of meat.

For you know that afterward when he wished to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, and he had no chance of recovery, even though he sought it with tears.

For you have yet neither come near the roaring fire, nor the darkness nor the storm nor the tempest,

For they could not survive that which was commanded, for if even a beast drew near the mountain, it would be stoned.

Beware, therefore, lest you refuse him who speaks to you. For if they were not delivered who refused him who spoke with them on earth, much more can we not escape if we refuse him who speaks to us from heaven:

For our God is a consuming fire.

And forget not hospitality toward strangers: For thereby some were worthy to entertain angels unawares.

Remember those who are in prison, as though you were a prisoner with them; remember those who suffer adversity, for you are human also.

Do not be carried away by the love of money; but be content with what you have: for the LORD himself has said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever.

Do not be carried away by strange and divers doctrines. For it is a good thing to strengthen our hearts with grace; not with food, because it did not help those who greatly sought after it.

For the flesh of the beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, is burned outside the camp.

For here we have not a permanent city, but we seek one to come.

And do not forget kindness and fellowship with the poor: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Listen to your spiritual leaders, and obey them: for they are watchful guardians of your souls, as one who must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

And I beseech you, my brethren, to be patient in the word of comfort: for I have written you very briefly.

For you know that the trial of faith will increase your patience.