1God, having long ago spoken to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in various ways, 2has at the end of these days spoken to us in his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds; 3who being the radiance of his glory, and the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had made purification of sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; 4having become by so much better than the angels, as he has inherited a more excellent name than they. 5For to which of the angels did he ever say, You are my Son, This day I have begotten you? and again, I will be to him a Father, And he shall be to me a Son? 6And when he again brings in the firstborn into the world he says, And let all the angels of God bow down before him. 7And of the angels he says, Who makes his angels winds, And his ministers a flame of fire: 8but of the Son he says, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; And the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9You have loved righteousness, and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, your God, has anointed you With the oil of gladness above your fellows. 10And, You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the works of your hands: 11They shall perish; but you continue: And they all shall grow old like a garment; 12And like a mantle you shall roll them up, As a garment, and they shall be changed: But you are the same, And your years shall not fail. 13But of which of the angels has he said at any time, Sit on my right hand, Until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet? 14Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of those who shall inherit salvation?