12. God’s word is alive and working. It is sharper than a sword sharpened on both sides. It cuts all the way into us, where the soul and the spirit are joined. It cuts to the center of our joints and our bones. And God’s word judges the thoughts and feelings in our hearts.
13. Nothing in all the world can be hidden from God. Everything is clear and lies open before him. And to him we must explain the way we have lived.
14. We have a great high priest who has gone into heaven. He is Jesus the Son of God. So let us hold on to the faith we have.
15. For our high priest is able to understand our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin.
16. Let us, then, feel free to come before God’s throne. Here there is grace. And we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it.