The Supremacy of God's Son

1Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

5For to which of the angels did God ever say,

1:5 Ps. 2:7“You are my Son,

today I have begotten you”?

Or again,

1:5 2 Sam. 7:14“I will be to him a father,

and he shall be to me a son”?

6And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,

1:6 Deut. 32:43 (Gk.)“Let all God's angels worship him.”

7Of the angels he says,

1:7 Ps. 104:4“He makes his angels winds,

and his ministers a flame of fire.”

8But of the Son he says,

1:8 Ps. 45:6, 7“Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever,

the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of your kingdom.

9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has anointed you

with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.”

10And,

1:10 Ps. 102:25–27“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,

and the heavens are the work of your hands;

11they will perish, but you remain;

they will all wear out like a garment,

12like a robe you will roll them up,

like a garment they will be changed.1:12 Some manuscripts omit like a garment

But you are the same,

and your years will have no end.”

13And to which of the angels has he ever said,

1:13 Ps. 110:1“Sit at my right hand

until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”?

14Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?