Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
Ver. 1. Holy brethren] HOLY, because partakers of a calling that is heavenly. 1. Rations fontis,Philippians 3:14,15. Philippians 3:2. Ratione finis, to the fruition of heavenly privileges in Christ.
Consider] Gr. κατανοησατε. Bend your minds with utmost diligence upon him.
The apostle and high priest] Those two chief offices of both Testaments, ut ubique superemineat Christus.