Hebrews 1:1–9

God’s Final Word: His Son

1In the past God spoke^a to our ancestors through the prophets^b at many times and in various ways,^{c 2}but in these last days^d he has spoken to us by his Son,^e whom he appointed heir^f of all things, and through whom^g also he made the universe.^{h 3}The Son is the radiance of God’s gloryⁱ and the exact representation of his being,^j sustaining all things^k by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins,^l he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.^{m 4}So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.ⁿ

The Son Superior to Angels

⁵For to which of the angels did God ever say,

“You are my Son;

today I have become your Father”^a?^o

Or again,

“I will be his Father,

and he will be my Son”^b?^p

⁶And again, when God brings his firstborn^q into the world,^r he says,

“Let all God’s angels worship him.”^cs

⁷In speaking of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels spirits,

and his servants flames of fire.”^dt

⁸But about the Son he says,

“Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;^u

a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.

⁹You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness;

therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions^v

by anointing you with the oil^w of joy.”^ex