¹⁴ But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it,^{(A) 15} and how from infancy^(B) you have known the Holy Scriptures,^(C) which are able to make you wise^(D) for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. ¹⁶ All Scripture is God-breathed^(E) and is useful for teaching,^(F) rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,^{(G) 17} so that the servant of God^[a](H) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.^(I)

¹² For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^{(E) 13} Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.^(F) Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

Jesus the Great High Priest

¹⁴ Therefore, since we have a great high priest^(G) who has ascended into heaven,^[a](H) Jesus the Son of God,^(I) let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.^{(J) 15} For we do not have a high priest^(K) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are^(L)—yet he did not sin.^{(M) 16} Let us then approach^(N) God’s throne of grace with confidence,^(O) so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.