KJV:
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
NASB:
But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.
KJV:
For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
NASB:
For ground that drinks the rain which often falls on it and brings forth vegetation useful to those for whose sake it is also tilled, receives a blessing from God;
KJV:
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
NASB:
so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
KJV:
And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham.
NASB:
And, so to speak, through Abraham even Levi, who received tithes, paid tithes,
KJV:
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
NASB:
Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need was there for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?
KJV:
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.
NASB:
For, on the one hand, there is a setting aside of a former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
KJV:
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.
NASB:
(for the Law made nothing perfect), and on the other hand there is a bringing in of a better hope, through which we draw near to God.
KJV:
(For those priests were made without an oath; but this with an oath by him that said unto him, The Lord sware and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec:)
NASB:
(for they indeed became priests without an oath, but He with an oath through the One who said to Him, "THE LORD HAS SWORN AND WILL NOT CHANGE HIS MIND, 'YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER '");