G3303–μέν–men

And it is true that there have been a great number of those priests, because death does not let them go on for ever;

μὲν men “indeed”

If he had been on earth he would not have been a priest at all, because there are other priests who make the offerings ordered by the law;

μὲν men “certainly”

Now the first agreement had its rules of worship, and a holy order.

μὲν men “indeed”

Now while these things were in existence, the priests went into the first Tent at all times, for prayer and the making of offerings.

μὲν men “indeed”

For this cause it was necessary to make the copies of the things in heaven clean with these offerings; but the things themselves are made clean with better offerings than these.

μὲν men “indeed”

And every priest takes his place at the altar day by day, doing what is necessary, and making again and again the same offerings which are never able to take away sins.

μὲν men “indeed”

In part, in being attacked by angry words and cruel acts, before the eyes of everyone, and in part, in being united with those who were attacked in this way.

μὲν men “indeed”

And truly if they had kept in mind the country from which they went out, they would have had chances of turning back.

μὲν men “indeed”

And again, if the fathers of our flesh gave us punishment and had our respect, how much more will we be under the authority of the Father of spirits, and have life?

μὲν men “indeed”

For they truly gave us punishment for a short time, as it seemed good to them; but he does it for our profit, so that we may become holy as he is.

μὲν men “Indeed”

At the time all punishment seems to be pain and not joy: but after, those who have been trained by it get from it the peace-giving fruit of righteousness.

μὲν men “indeed”

But the wisdom which is from heaven is first holy, then gentle, readily giving way in argument, full of peace and mercy and good works, not doubting, not seeming other than it is.

μὲν men “indeed”

Who was marked out by God before the making of the world, but was caused to be seen in these last times for you,

μὲν men “indeed”

To whom you come, as to a living stone, not honoured by men, but of great and special value to God;

μὲν men “indeed”

And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

μὲν men “indeed”

Because Christ once went through pain for sins, the upright one taking the place of sinners, so that through him we might come back to God; being put to death in the flesh, but given life in the Spirit;

μὲν men “indeed”

For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit.

μὲν men “indeed”

If men say evil things of you because of the name of Christ, happy are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God is resting on you.

μὲν men “indeed”

In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.

μὲν men “indeed”

But these men say evil about such things as they have no knowledge of; and the things of which they have natural knowledge, like beasts without reason, are the cause of their destruction.

μὲν men “indeed”

And have pity on those who are in doubt;

μὲν men “indeed”