Hebrews

The Son 

God has spoken in the past to our ancestors through the prophets in many and various ways;

but, in our times, he has spoken to us through a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things since, through him, he created the universe.

He is the radiance of God’s glory and bears the stamp of God’s hidden being so that his powerful word upholds all things. And after taking away sin, he took his place at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

So he is now far superior to angels, just as the name he received sets him apart from them. 

To what angel did God say: You are my son, this day I have begotten you? Or again, I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me? 

On sending his Firstborn into the world, God says: Let all the angels of God adore him.

Whereas, about angels, he says: He sends the angels like wind, and his servants flames of fire. 

But of the Son: Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever; and a righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. 

You loved justice and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions. 

And also: LORD, at the beginning, you placed the earth on its foundation, and the heavens are the work of your hands.

They will disappear, but you remain. They all wear out like a garment; 

you will fold them like a cloak, and change them. You, on the contrary, are always the same, and your years will never end.

God never said to any of his angels: Sit here at my right side until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet. 

For all these spirits are only servants, and God sends them to help those who shall be saved.