1God, who, of old, at many times and in many ways, spoke to our ancestors, by the prophets, 2has in these latter days spoken to us by the Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3For he is the radiance of the glory of God and the expression of his being, upholding all creation by the power of his word; and, when he had made an expiation for the sins of humanity, he ‘took his seat at the right hand’ of God’s Majesty on high, 4having shown himself as much greater than the angels as the name that he has inherited surpasses theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say — ‘You are my Son; this day I have become your Father’?¶ 6And again, when God brought the first-born into the world, he said — ‘Let all the angels of God bow down before him.’¶ 7Speaking of the angels, he said — ‘He makes the winds his angels 8while of the Son he said — ‘God is your throne for ever and ever; 9You love righteousness and hates iniquity; 10Again — ‘You, Lord, in the beginning did lay the foundation of the earth, 11They will perish, but you remain; 12As a mantle you will fold them up, 13To which of the angels has God ever said — ‘Sit you at my right hand 14Are not all the angels spirits in the service of God, sent out to minister for the sake of those who are destined to obtain salvation?