¹⁷ Then he adds:

¹⁸ And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.

A Call to Persevere in Faith

¹⁹ Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence^(C) to enter the Most Holy Place^(D) by the blood of Jesus, ²⁰ by a new and living way^(E) opened for us through the curtain,^(F) that is, his body, ²¹ and since we have a great priest^(G) over the house of God,^{(H) 22} let us draw near to God^(I) with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,^(J) having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience^(K) and having our bodies washed with pure water.^{(L) 23} Let us hold unswervingly to the hope^(M) we profess,^(N) for he who promised is faithful.^{(O) 24} And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,^{(P) 25} not giving up meeting together,^(Q) as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another^(R)—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.^(S)

Jesus the Great High Priest

¹⁴ Therefore, since we have a great high priest^(A) who has ascended into heaven,^[a](B) Jesus the Son of God,^(C) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.^{(D) 15} For we do not have a high priest^(E) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are^(F)—yet he did not sin.^{(G) 16} Let us then approach^(H) God’s throne of grace with confidence,^(I) so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

⁷ During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions^(A) with fervent cries and tears^(B) to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard^(C) because of his reverent submission.^{(D) 8} Son^(E) though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered^{(F) 9} and, once made perfect,^(G) he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him