Hebrews 1
1 Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets, many times and in many ways.
2 In these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son, whom he appointed heir of all things and through whom he also made the universe.
3 He is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his being, and he sustains all things by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
4 He became as much superior to the angels as the name he inherited is more excellent than theirs.
5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”? And again, “I will be a Father to him, and he will be a Son to me”?
6 And when he brings the Firstborn into the world again, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”
7 About the angels he says, “He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire.”
8 But about the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of his kingdom.
9 You loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, your God, anointed you with the oil of joy more than your companions.”
10 And: “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands.
11 They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment.
12 You will roll them up like a cloak, and they will be changed like a garment. But you are the same, and your years will never end.”
13 But to which of the angels did he ever say, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?
14 Are they not all spirits in service, sent out to serve for the sake of those who are going to inherit salvation?
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