[1] Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were
heard, lest perhaps we drift away. [2] For if the word spoken through
angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received
a just recompense; [3] how will we escape, if we neglect so great a
salvation -- which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was
confirmed to us by those who heard; [4] God also bearing witness with them,
both by signs and wonders, and by various works of power, and by gifts of
the Holy Spirit, according to his own will? [5] For he didn`t subject the
world to come, whereof we speak, to angels. [6] But one has somewhere
testified, saying, "What is man, that you think of him? Or the son of man,
that you care for him? [7] You made him a little lower than the angels; You
crowned him with glory and honor. [8] You have put all things in subjection
under his feet." For in that he subjected all things to him, he left
nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don`t see all things
subjected to him, yet. [9] But we see him who has been made a little lower
than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with
glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for
everyone. [10] For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom
are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the author of their
salvation perfect through sufferings. [11] For both he who sanctifies and
those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not
ashamed to call them brothers, [12] saying, "I will declare your name to my
brothers, In the midst of the congregation will I sing your praise." [13]
Again, "I will put my trust in him." Again, "Behold, here am I and the
children whom God has given me." [14] Since then the children have shared
in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same,
that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of
death, that is, the devil, [15] and might deliver all of them who through
fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. [16] For most
assuredly, not to angels does he give help, but he gives help to the seed
of Abraham. [17] Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like
his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in
things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
[18] For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help
those who are tempted.
