9. Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh who corrected us, and we gave them reverence; is it not much better to be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and we shall live?
10. For they verily for a few days chastened us as it seemed good unto them, but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11. It is true that no chastening at present seems to be cause for joy, but rather for grief; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto those who are exercised by it.
12. Therefore, lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees,
13. and make straight steps unto your feet, so that which is lame will not turn out of the way, but let it rather be healed.
14. Follow peace with everyone and holiness, without which no one shall see the Lord:
15. looking diligently that no one deviate from the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness springing up impede you, and thereby many be defiled,
16. lest there be any fornicator or profane person as Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright.