Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

²⁶ Do we go on doing what is wrong after we know the truth? If we do, then there is no sacrifice any more for the wrong things we do.

²⁷ But we will be judged, and that makes us fear. God's anger will be like a very hot fire that will burn up those who are against him.

²⁸ Any man who broke the law of Moses was killed, if two or three people proved that he had broken the law. He will not be forgiven.

²⁹ But the person who should have much bigger punishment is the one who turns against the Son of God. That person was made holy by the blood of the new agreement and then calls it nothing. He no longer honours and respects the Spirit who has been so kind to him.

³⁰ We know God who has said, `I am the one who will punish people. I will repay them.' Also, `The Lord will judge his people.'

³¹ People should fear very much to be punished by the living God.