G3303–μέν–men

And they have been many priests, on account of being hindered from continuing by death;

μὲν men “indeed”

If then indeed he were upon earth, he would not even be a priest, there being those who offer the gifts according to the law,

μὲν men “certainly”

The first therefore also indeed had ordinances of service, and the sanctuary, a worldly one.

μὲν men “indeed”

Now these things being thus ordered, into the first tabernacle the priests enter at all times, accomplishing the services;

μὲν men “indeed”

[supplied: It was] necessary then that the figurative representations of the things in the heavens should be purified with these; but the heavenly things themselves with sacrifices better than these.

μὲν men “indeed”

And every priest stands daily ministering, and offering often the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.

μὲν men “indeed”

on the one hand, when ye were made a spectacle both in reproaches and afflictions; and on the other, when ye became partakers with those who were passing through them.

μὲν men “indeed”

And if they had called to mind that from whence they went out, they had had opportunity to have returned;

μὲν men “indeed”

Moreover we have had the fathers of our flesh as chasteners, and we reverenced [supplied: them]; shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

μὲν men “indeed”

For they indeed chastened for a few days, as seemed good to them; but he for profit, in order to the partaking of his holiness.

μὲν men “Indeed”

But no chastening at the time seems to be [supplied: matter] of joy, but of grief; but afterwards yields [supplied: the] peaceful fruit of righteousness to those exercised by it.

μὲν men “indeed”

But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.

μὲν men “indeed”

foreknown indeed before [supplied: the] foundation of [supplied: the] world, but who has been manifested at the end of times for your sakes,

μὲν men “indeed”

To whom coming, a living stone, cast away indeed as worthless by men, but with God chosen, precious,

μὲν men “indeed”

or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.

μὲν men “indeed”

for Christ indeed has once suffered for sins, [supplied: the] just for [supplied: the] unjust, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in flesh, but made alive in [supplied: the] Spirit,

μὲν men “indeed”

For to this [supplied: end] were the glad tidings preached to [supplied: the] dead also, that they might be judged, as regards men, after [supplied: the] flesh, but live, as regards God, after [supplied: the] Spirit.

μὲν men “indeed”

If ye are reproached in [supplied: the] name of Christ, blessed [supplied: are ye]; for the [supplied: Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God rests upon you: [supplied: on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.]

μὲν men “indeed”

Yet in like manner these dreamers also defile [supplied: the] flesh, and despise lordship, and speak railingly against dignities.

μὲν men “indeed”

But these, whatever things they know not, they speak railingly against; but what even, as the irrational animals, they understand by mere nature, in these things they corrupt themselves.

μὲν men “indeed”

And of some have compassion, making a difference,

μὲν men “indeed”