Hebrews 1:1-2:4
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the
prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he
appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He
is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very
being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made
purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on
high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has
inherited is more excellent than theirs.
For to which of the angels did God ever say,
"You are my Son;
today I have begotten you"?
Or again,
"I will be his Father,
and he will be my Son"?
And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,
"Let all God's angels worship him."
Of the angels he says,
"He makes his angels winds,
and his servants flames of fire."
But of the Son he says,
"Your throne, O God, is forever and ever,
and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom.
You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has anointed you
with the oil of gladness beyond your companions."
And,
"In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;
they will perish, but you remain;
they will all wear out like clothing;
like a cloak you will roll them up,
and like clothing they will be changed.
But you are the same,
and your years will never end."
But to which of the angels has he ever said,
"Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"?
Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the
sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we
do not drift away from it. For if the message declared through angels was
valid, and every transgression or disobedience received a just penalty,
how can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was declared at
first through the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him,
while God added his testimony by signs and wonders and various miracles,
and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, distributed according to his will.
