But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

The Heavenly Sanctuary

But Christ came as High Priest of the good things to come, with the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is, not of this creation.

Animal Sacrifices Insufficient

For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,

for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.

For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.

Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise,

Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Prayer Requested

Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.

make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.