Hebrews 1:1-4

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God’s Final Word: His Son

1 In the past God spoke^(A) to our ancestors through the prophets^(B) at many times and in various ways,^(C) ²but in these last days^(D) he has spoken to us by his Son,^(E) whom he appointed heir^(F) of all things, and through whom^(G) also he made the universe.^(H) ³The Son is the radiance of God’s glory^(I) and the exact representation of his being,^(J) sustaining all things^(K) by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,^(L) he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.^(M) ⁴So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.^(N)

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Hebrews 1:5-12

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The Son Superior to Angels

⁵For to which of the angels did God ever say,

“You are my Son;
today I have become your Father”^[a]?^(A)

Or again,

“I will be his Father,
and he will be my Son”^[b]?^(B)

⁶And again, when God brings his firstborn^(C) into the world,^(D) he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”^[c]^(E)

⁷In speaking of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels spirits,
and his servants flames of fire.”^[d]^(F)

⁸But about the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;^(G)
    a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
⁹You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;
    therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions^(H)
    by anointing you with the oil^(I) of joy.”^[e]^(J)

¹⁰He also says,

“In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,
    and the heavens are the work of your hands.^(K)
¹¹They will perish, but you remain;
    they will all wear out like a garment.^(L)
¹²You will roll them up like a robe;
    like a garment they will be changed.
But you remain the same,^(M)
    and your years will never end.”^[f]^(N)