G3303–μέν–men

And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office:

μὲν men “indeed”

If then He were still on earth, He would not be a priest at all, since here there are already those who present the offerings in obedience to the Law,

μὲν men “certainly”

Now even the first Covenant had regulations for divine worship, and had also its sanctuary--a sanctuary belonging to this world.

μὲν men “indeed”

These arrangements having long been completed, the priests, when conducting the divine services, continually enter the outer tent.

μὲν men “indeed”

It was needful therefore that the copies of the things in Heaven should be cleansed in this way, but that the heavenly things themselves should be cleansed with more costly sacrifices.

μὲν men “indeed”

And while every priest stands ministering, day after day, and constantly offering the same sacrifices--though such can never rid us of our sins--

μὲν men “indeed”

This was partly through allowing yourselves to be made a public spectacle amid reproaches and persecutions, and partly through coming forward to share the sufferings of those who were thus treated.

μὲν men “indeed”

And if they had cherished the remembrance of the country they had left, they would have found an opportunity to return;

μὲν men “indeed”

Besides this, our earthly fathers used to discipline us and we treated them with respect, and shall we not be still more submissive to the Father of our spirits, and live?

μὲν men “indeed”

It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character.

μὲν men “Indeed”

Now, at the time, discipline seems to be a matter not for joy, but for grief; yet it afterwards yields to those who have passed through its training a result full of peace--namely, righteousness.

μὲν men “indeed”

The wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceful, courteous, not self-willed, full of compassion and kind actions, free from favouritism and from all insincerity.

μὲν men “indeed”

He was pre-destined indeed to this work, even before the creation of the world, but has been plainly manifested in these last days for the sake of you who, through Him,

μὲν men “indeed”

Come to Him, the ever-living Stone, rejected indeed by men as worthless, but in God's esteem chosen and held in honour.

μὲν men “indeed”

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.

μὲν men “indeed”

because Christ also once for all died for sins, the innocent One for the guilty many, in order to bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit,

μὲν men “indeed”

For it is with this end in view that the Good News was proclaimed even to some who were dead, that they may be judged, as all mankind will be judged, in the body, but may be living a godly life in the spirit.

μὲν men “indeed”

You are to be envied, if you are being reproached for bearing the name of Christ; for in that case the Spirit of glory-- even the Spirit of God--is resting upon you.

μὲν men “indeed”

Yet in just the same way these dreamers also pollute the body, while they set authority at naught and speak evil of dignities.

μὲν men “indeed”

Yet these men are abusive in matters of which they know nothing, and in things which, like the brutes, they understand instinctively--in all these they corrupt themselves.

μὲν men “indeed”

Some, when they argue with you, you must endeavor to convince;

μὲν men “indeed”