Hebrews 1 – NIVUK & NIRV

New International Version – UK

Hebrews 1:1-14

God’s final word: his Son

1In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.

The Son superior to angels

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

‘You are my Son;

today I have become your Father’1:5 Psalm 2:7?

Or again,

‘I will be his Father,

and he will be my Son’1:5 2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chron. 17:13?

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

‘Let all God’s angels worship him.’1:6 Deut. 32:43 (see Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint)

7In speaking of the angels he says,

‘He makes his angels spirits,

and his servants flames of fire.’1:7 Psalm 104:4

8But about the Son he says,

‘Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;

a sceptre of justice will be the sceptre of your kingdom.

9You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions

by anointing you with the oil of joy.’1:9 Psalm 45:6,7

10He also says,

‘In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth,

and the heavens are the work of your hands.

11They will perish, but you remain;

they will all wear out like a garment.

12You will roll them up like a robe;

like a garment they will be changed.

But you remain the same,

and your years will never end.’1:12 Psalm 102:25-27

13To which of the angels did God ever say,

‘Sit at my right hand

until I make your enemies

a footstool for your feet’1:13 Psalm 110:1?

14Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

New International Reader’s Version

Hebrews 1:1-14

God Speaks His Final Word Through His Son

1In the past, God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke at many times. He spoke in different ways. 2But in these last days, he has spoken to us through his Son. He is the one whom God appointed to receive all things. God also made everything through him. 3The Son is the shining brightness of God’s glory. He is the exact likeness of God’s being. He uses his powerful word to hold all things together. He provided the way for people to be made pure from sin. Then he sat down at the right hand of the King, the Majesty in heaven. 4So he became higher than the angels. The name he received is more excellent than theirs.

The Son Is Greater Than the Angels

5God never said to any of the angels,

“You are my Son.

Today I have become your Father.” (Psalm 2:7)

Or,

“I will be his Father.

And he will be my Son.” (2 Samuel 7:14; 1 Chronicles 17:13)

6God’s first and only Son is over all things. When God brings him into the world, he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.” (Deuteronomy 32:43)

7Here is something else God says about the angels.

“God makes his angels to be like spirits.

He makes those who serve him to be like flashes of lightning.” (Psalm 104:4)

8But here is what he says about the Son.

“You are God. Your throne will last for ever and ever.

Your kingdom will be ruled by justice.

9You have loved what is right and hated what is evil.

So your God has placed you above your companions.

He has filled you with joy by pouring the sacred oil on your head.” (Psalm 45:6,7)

10He also says,

“Lord, in the beginning you made the earth secure. You placed it on its foundations.

The heavens are the work of your hands.

11They will pass away. But you remain.

They will all wear out like a piece of clothing.

12You will roll them up like a robe.

They will be changed as a person changes clothes.

But you remain the same.

Your years will never end.” (Psalm 102:25–27)

13God never said to an angel,

“Sit at my right hand

until I put your enemies

under your control.” (Psalm 110:1)

14All angels are spirits who serve. God sends them to serve those who will receive salvation.