In the past God spoke to our ancestors through prophets at many times and in various ways.

Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.

If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy, without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.