7. In his life on earth Jesus made his prayers and requests with loud cries and tears to God, who could save him from death. Because he was humble and devoted, God heard him.
8. But even though he was God's Son, he learnt through his sufferings to be obedient.
9. When he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him,
10. and God declared him to be high priest, in the priestly order of Melchizedek.
11. There is much we have to say about this matter, but it is hard to explain to you, because you are so slow to understand.