Hebrews 1:14 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve those people who will inherit salvation? Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176914 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition14 Are not the angels all ministering spirits (servants) sent out in the service [of God for the assistance] of those who are to inherit salvation? Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation? Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible14 Aren’t all the angels ministering spirits who are sent to serve those who are going to inherit salvation? Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version14 Are they not all spirits of ministration, sent to minister for the sake of those who shall receive the inheritance of salvation? Ver Capítulo |
But while he was thinking about the matter, [suddenly] an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream [i.e., a supernatural revelation given during sleep], saying, “Joseph, you descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary to be your wife, for the baby she is carrying is by [the power of] the Holy Spirit.
Then I saw a Lamb, looking like it had been killed. He was standing in the center of the throne, surrounded by the four living beings and the [twenty-four] elders. He has seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God [i.e., the Holy Spirit. See 1:4], sent throughout the entire earth.
[You] husbands, in the same way, should live with your wives in an understanding way, recognizing their feminine nature as being physically weaker than yours, and showing special honor to them because of it. [Realize] that sharing your lives together is a gracious gift [from God]. [If you have the right relationship with them] it will help avoid problems in your prayer lives.
But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians’ faithful service to God].