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1 Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus Christ,
2 who is faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.
3 For this One has been counted worthy of more honor than Moses, inasmuch as He who built the house has more honor than the house.
4 For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God.
5 And Moses indeed was faithful in all His house as a servant, for a testimony of the things which would be spoken,
6 but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the boast of hope firm until [the] end.
7 Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will hear His voice,
8 Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion, in the day of trial in the wilderness,
9 Where your fathers tested Me, they tried Me, and saw My works forty years.
10 Therefore I was indignant with that generation, and said, 'They go astray in their heart; and they did not know My ways.'
11 So I swore in My wrath, 'They shall not enter My rest.'"
12 Take heed, brothers, lest there be in anyone of you a wicked heart of unbelief in departing from the living God;
13 but encourage yourselves every day, while it is called "Today," lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold fast the beginning of the assurance firm until the end,
15 while it is said: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion."
16 For some, having heard, did provoke: but not all who came out of Egypt through Moses.
17 And with whom was He indignant forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose carcasses fell in the wilderness?
18 And to whom did He swear that they would not enter into His rest, except to those who disobeyed?
19 And we see that they were not able to enter on account of unbelief.
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC)
The Apostles’ Bible Complete (ABC) is a modern translation of the Bible that strives to offer a clear and faithful rendering of the scriptures in contemporary language. This translation is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, providing an easy-to-read yet accurate version of the biblical text. The ABC translation aims to bridge the gap between the ancient languages in which the Bible was originally written and the modern vernacular, making it an ideal choice for both personal study and public reading.
One of the notable features of the Apostles’ Bible Complete is its dedication to maintaining the integrity of the original manuscripts. The translators of the ABC worked meticulously with the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts to ensure that their translation accurately reflects the original meaning and intent of the scriptures. By employing a balance of formal equivalence (word-for-word) and dynamic equivalence (thought-for-thought) translation techniques, the ABC aims to preserve the nuances and richness of the original languages while ensuring readability and clarity for modern readers.
The ABC also incorporates extensive cross-references and study aids to enhance the reader’s understanding of the biblical text. These tools include footnotes that provide historical and cultural context, as well as explanations of difficult or ambiguous passages. This approach helps readers to grasp the deeper meanings of the scriptures and to see how different parts of the Bible interconnect. The inclusion of these study aids makes the ABC particularly useful for those who are new to the Bible, as well as for more experienced readers who are looking to deepen their understanding of the text.
Despite its strengths, the Apostles’ Bible Complete has faced some criticisms. Some readers feel that the translation could benefit from further refinement in certain passages, as the balance between formal and dynamic equivalence can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in style and tone. Others have noted that while the study aids are helpful, they can occasionally overwhelm the main text, making it difficult to focus on the scripture itself. Nonetheless, the ABC remains a valuable and respected translation, appreciated for its commitment to accuracy, clarity, and accessibility, and for its ability to bring the ancient words of the Bible to life for contemporary readers.