Hebrews 1
Hebrews 1
The Son Superior to Angels
1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. 5For
to which of the
angels did God ever
say,
"You are my Son;
today I have
become your Father[a]"[b]?
Or again,
"I will be his
Father,
and he will be
my Son"[c]?
6And again,
when God brings his
firstborn into the
world, he says,
"Let all God's
angels worship him."[d]
7In speaking
of the angels he
says,
"He makes his
angels winds,
his servants
flames of fire."[e]
8But about
the Son he says,
"Your throne, O
God, will last for
ever and ever,
and
righteousness will
be the scepter of
your kingdom.
9You
have loved
righteousness and
hated wickedness;
therefore God,
your God, has set
you above your
companions
by anointing
you with the oil of
joy."[f]
10He also
says,
"In the
beginning, O Lord,
you laid the
foundations of the
earth,
and the
heavens are the work
of your hands.
11They
will perish, but you
remain;
they will all
wear out like a
garment.
12You
will roll them up
like a robe;
like a garment
they will be
changed.
But you remain
the same,
and your years
will never end."[g]
13To which of
the angels did God
ever say,
"Sit at my
right hand
until I make your
enemies
a footstool
for your feet"[h]?
14Are not all
angels ministering
spirits sent to
serve those who will
inherit salvation?