4. And the Son became so much greater than the other messengers, such as angels, that he received a more important title than theirs.
5. After all, when did God ever say to any of the angels: You are my Son. Today I have become your Father? Or, even, I will be his Father, and he will be my Son?
6. But then, when he brought his firstborn into the world, he said, All of God’s angels must worship him.
7. He talks about the angels: He’s the one who uses the spirits for his messengers and who uses flames of fire as ministers.
8. But he says to his Son, God, your throne is forever and your kingdom’s scepter is a rod of justice.
9. You loved righteousness and hated lawless behavior. That is why God, your God, has anointed you with oil instead of your companions.