Hebrews 7(ESV) The Priestly Order of Melchizedek For thisMelchizedek, king ofSalem, priest ofthe Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him,2and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything. He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace.3He is ...

Hebrews 6(ESV) Thereforelet us leavethe elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentancefrom dead works and of faith toward God,2and ofinstruction about washings,a]"[a]the laying on of hands,the resurrection of the dead, andeternal judgment.3And this we will doif God permits.4For it is impossible, in the case of thosewho h...

Hebrews 5(ESV) For every high priest chosen from among menis appointed to act on behalf of menin relation to God,to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.2He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himselfis beset with weakness.3Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sinsjust as he does for those of the people.4Andno one takes this ...

Hebrews 4(ESV) Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened.[a] 3For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, "As I...

Hebrews 3(ESV) Jesus Greater Than Moses Therefore, holy brothers,[a] you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, 2who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's[b] house. 3For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Mosesas much more glory as the builder of a house...

Hebrews 2(ESV) Warning Against Neglecting Salvation Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the...

Hebrews 1(ESV) The Supremacy of God's Son Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by...

Philemon(ESV) Greeting Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker 2and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: 3Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon's Love and Faith 4I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, 5bec...

Titus 3(ESV) Be Ready for Every Good Work Remind themto be submissive to rulers and authorities,to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,2to speak evil of no one,to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, andto show perfect courtesy toward all people.3Forwe ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days i...

Titus 2(ESV) Teach Sound Doctrine But as for you, teach what accords withsound[a]doctrine.2Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled,sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.3Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior,not slanderersor slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good,4and so train the young women to love their husband...