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Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.
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And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
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For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
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Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
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That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
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Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.
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Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)
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Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
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Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
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Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
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By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
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By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
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But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
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By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
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By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
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By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
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Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
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These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
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By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
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By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
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By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.
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By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
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By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.
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By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter;
