LONG ago, God [the Self-existent, the Almighty] spoke to the fathers by the prophets at different times and in diverse ways.

In these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son [the Self-existent, the Son of man], whom He has appointed Heir of all things and through whom He [the Self-existent, the Almighty] made the world.

He is the shining splendor of the Self-existent, the Almighty - the exact expression of His image - and by His powerful word, He sustains all things. After He had, through His cleansing , made purification for sinsby His blood, He was settled down by the side of the Majesty [the Self-existent, the Almighty] in heaven, to the right;

and so became higher in rank than celestial messengers, having inherited a Name [an Ambassador-in-residence/Emissary] - the Self-existent, the Holy Spirit - who is higher in rank than them.

To which celestial messenger did He ever say, ‘You are My Son; today I become Your Father’ or, ‘I will be his Father and he will be My Son’?

Also, when He [the Self-existent, the Holy Spirit] was bringing the Firstborn [the Self-existent, the Son of man] into the world, He [the Self-existent, the Almighty] said, “Let all messengers of God [the Self-existent, the Holy  Spirit] worship Him.”

In the case of celestial messengers, what the scriptures say is: “Who made His celestial messengers wind and His ministers a flame of fire”;

but concerning the Son, it is written: “Your throne, God, is for ages; the staff of Your authority is a staff of justice.

Your love for uprightness and hatred for wickedness are the reasons God [the Self-existent, the Almighty],Your God, anointed You with oil of gladness alongside Your Fellow.”

It is also writtenconcerning the Son, “Sovereign Master, in the beginning, You established the earth, the skies are also the works of Your hands;

these will perish, but You remain: They will all wear out like clothing

and You will roll them up like a cloak; they will be changed like a robe. But, You remain the same; Your years will never end.”

To which of the celestial messengers has He ever said, ‘Remain by My side, to the right, until I make Your enemies submit to You’?

Are they not all ministering spirits dispatched to attend to those who will ultimately be rescued from perdition?