Concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
I solemnly instruct you in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate delivered a good testimony;
But now has he obtained a more excellent ministry, and to the same extent also is he the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
And for this reason he is the mediator of the new covenant, that by means of death for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, those who are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
My little children, these things I write to you so that you do not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:
And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and wrapped around the chest with a golden band.