The Son Superior to the Angels

• 5 For to which of the angels did he ever say,“You are my son,
  • today I have begotten you,”[fn]

and again,

• “I will be[fn],
  • and he will be[fn]”?[fn]
• 6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says,“And let all the angels of God worship him.”[fn]
• 7 And concerning the angels he says,“The one who makes his angels winds,
• and his servants a flame of fire,”[fn]
• 8 but concerning the Son,“Your throne, O God, is[fn],
• and the scepter of righteous is the scepter of your kingdom.
• 9  because of this God, your God, has anointed you
  • with the olive oil of joy more than your companions.[fn]
• 10 And,“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,
• and the heavens are the works of your hands;
  • 11  and they will all become old like a garment,
• 12  and like a garment they will be changed;
• but you are the same, and your years will not run out.”[fn]
• 13 But to which of the angels has he ever said,“Sit down at my right hand,
• until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”[fn]

14 Are they not all spirits engaged in special service, sent on assignment for the sake of those who are going to inherit salvation?