God’s Final Word: His Son

1 In the past God spoke^(A) to our ancestors through the prophets^(B) at many times and in various ways,^{(C) 2} but in these last days^(D) he has spoken to us by his Son,^(E) whom he appointed heir^(F) of all things, and through whom^(G) also he made the universe.^{(H) 3} The Son is the radiance of God’s glory^(I) and the exact representation of his being,^(J) sustaining all things^(K) by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,^(L) he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.^(M)

³ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.^(A)

Thanksgiving

⁴ I always thank my God for you^(B) because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. ⁵ For in him you have been enriched^(C) in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge^(D)— ⁶ God thus confirming our testimony^(E) about Christ among you. ⁷ Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift^(F) as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.^{(G) 8} He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless^(H) on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.^{(I) 9} God is faithful,^(J) who has called you^(K) into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.^(L)

¹² Very truly I tell you, whoever believes^(A) in me will do the works I have been doing,^(B) and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.