Hebrews 1

1Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors many times. He used the prophets to speak in many different ways.

2Now, in these final days, God has spoken directly to us through His Son! God appointed His Son to inherit everything in existence. Through the Son, God created the entire universe!

3The Son radiates the brilliant brightness of God's glory! He shows us the exact nature of who God is. The Son holds the whole universe together by His powerful word! He washed away our dirty sins and made us completely clean. Then He sat down at the right hand of the supreme Majesty in heaven!

4So the Son became as much greater than the angels as the name He was given is greater than theirs.

5For to which of the angels did God ever say: You are my Son; today I have become your Father? Or: I will be His Father, and He will be my Son?

6And again, when God brings His firstborn Son into the world, He says: Let all God's angels worship Him.

7Concerning the angels, God says: He makes His angels fast winds. He makes His servants blazing flames of fire!

8But God says to the Son: Your royal throne, O God, will last forever! You rule Your kingdom with complete justice and fairness.

9You love what is right, and You hate what is wicked. So God, Your God, anointed You with overflowing joy above all others!

10He also says: In the beginning, Lord, you made the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

11The earth and heavens will wear out and decay like old clothes. You will roll them up like an old coat!

12You will discard them like worn-out garments. They will disappear, but You will remain forever. You never change, and Your years will never end!

13And to which of the angels did God ever say: Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet?

14What are the angels? All angels are serving spirits sent out by God. They help the people who will inherit eternal salvation!