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God Has Spoken by His Son

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,[a] whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds.(A) He is the reflection of God’s glory and the exact imprint of God’s very being, and he sustains[b] all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for[c] sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,(B) having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.(C)

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  1. 1.2 Or the Son
  2. 1.3 Or bears along
  3. 1.3 Other ancient authorities add our

But of the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, is[a] forever and ever,
    and the scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your[b] kingdom.(A)
You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness;[c]
therefore God, your God, has anointed you
    with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”(B)

10 And,

“In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth,
    and the heavens are the work of your hands;(C)
11 they will perish, but you remain;
    they will all wear out like clothing;(D)
12 like a cloak you will roll them up,
    and like clothing[d] they will be changed.
But you are the same,
    and your years will never end.”

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  1. 1.8 Or God is your throne
  2. 1.8 Other ancient authorities read his
  3. 1.9 Other ancient authorities read wickedness
  4. 1.12 Other ancient authorities lack like clothing