G4386–πρότερον–proteron

though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;

πρότερον proteron “formerly”

Since, then, it is still true that some will be admitted to that rest, and that because of disobedience those who formerly had Good News proclaimed to them were not admitted,

πρότερον proteron “formerly”

who, unlike other High Priests, is not under the necessity of offering up sacrifices day after day, first for His own sins, and afterwards for those of the people; for this latter thing He did once for all when He offered up Himself.

πρότερον proteron “first”

But continually recall to mind the days now past, when on being first enlightened you went through a great conflict and many sufferings.

πρότερον proteron “former”

And, since you delight in obedience, do not shape your lives by the cravings which used to dominate you in the time of your ignorance,

πρότερον proteron “former”