Therefore (1) we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which (a) we have heard, lest at any time we (b) should let [them] slip. (1) Now pausing to show to what end and purpose all these things were spoken, that is, to understand by the excellency of Christ above all creatures, that his... [ Continue Reading ]
For if the (c) word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; (c) The Law which appointed punishment for the offenders: and which Paul says was given by angels, (Galatians 3:19) and by Stephen also in, (Acts 7:53).... [ Continue Reading ]
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; (2) which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by (d) them that heard [him]; (2) If the neglect and disobedience of the word spoken by angels was not left unpunished, much less will it be tolerated if we neglec... [ Continue Reading ]
God also bearing [them] witness, both with (e) signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? (e) This is the true purpose of miracles. Now they are called signs, because they appear as one thing, and represent another: and they are called wonde... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the (f) world to come, whereof we speak. (3) If it was an atrocious matter to condemn the angels who are but servants, it is much more atrocious to condemn that most mighty King of the restored world. (f) The world to come, of which Christ is F... [ Continue Reading ]
(4) But one in a certain place testified, saying, (g) What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the (h) son of man, that thou visitest him? (4) He shows that the use of this kingly dignity exists in this, that men might not only in Christ recognise the dignity which they have lost, but also mig... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou (i) madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with (k) glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: (i) This is the first honour of the citizens of the world to come, that they are beside the angels. (k) For they will be greatly honoured when they parta... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing [that is] not put under him. (5) But now we see not yet all things put under him. (5) An objection: But where is this great rule and dominion?... [ Continue Reading ]
(6) But we (l) see Jesus, who was made a little (m) lower than the angels (7) for the (n) suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should (o) taste death for (8) every man. (6) The answer: this is already fulfilled in Jesus Christ our head, who was temporarily... [ Continue Reading ]
(9) For it became (p) him, for whom [are] all things, and by whom [are] all things, (10) in bringing many sons unto glory, (11) to make the (q) captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (9) He proves moreover by other arguments why it suited the Son of God who is true God (as he proved... [ Continue Reading ]
(12) For both he that (r) sanctifieth and they who are sanctified [are] all of (s) one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, (12) The basis for both of the former arguments, for we could not be sons through him, neither could he be consecrated through afflictions, unless he had... [ Continue Reading ]
(13) Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. (13) That which he taught before about the incarnation of Christ, he applies to the prophetic office.... [ Continue Reading ]
(14) And again, I will put my (t) trust in him. And again, (u) Behold I and the children which God hath given me. (14) He applies the same to the kingly power of Christ, in delivering his own from the power of the devil and death. (t) I will commit myself to him, and to his defence. (u) This Isai... [ Continue Reading ]
Forasmuch then as the children are (x) partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the (y) power of death, that is, the (z) devil; (x) Are made of flesh and blood, which is a frail and delicate nature. (y) The devil... [ Continue Reading ]
And deliver them who through fear of (a) death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (a) By (death) you must understand here, that death which is joined with the wrath of God, as it must be if it is without Christ, and there can be nothing devised that is more miserable.... [ Continue Reading ]
(15) For verily he took not on [him the (b) nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the (c) seed of Abraham. (15) He explains those words of flesh and blood, showing that Christ is true man, and not by changing his divine nature, but by taking on man's nature. He names Abraham, regarding the promis... [ Continue Reading ]
(16) Wherefore in (d) all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a (e) merciful and (f) faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. (16) He applies the same to the priesthood, for which he would not have... [ Continue Reading ]
For in that he himself hath suffered being (g) tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (g) Was tried and urged to wickedness by the devil.... [ Continue Reading ]