^{1 1} In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 ² but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. 3 ^{2 3} The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, ³ he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. ⁴ So he became as much ⁴ superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs. The Son Superior to Angels ⁵ 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father”[a]? Or again, ⁵ “I will be his Father, ⁶ 6 And again, when God brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.”[a] 7 ^{7 6} In speaking of the angels he says, “He makes his angels spirits, ⁸ But about the Son he says, ⁷ “Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. 9 ⁹ You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.”[a] ¹⁰ He also says, “ ⁸ In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 11 ¹¹ They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. 12 ¹² You will roll them up like a robe; like a garment they will be changed. But you remain the same, and your years will never end.”[a] ¹³ To which of the angels did God ever say, “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet”[a]? 14 ⁹ 14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?