Hebrews 2:3

in what way might we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? For though initially it had begun to be described by the Lord, it was confirmed among us by those who heard him,

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In The King James Version

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

In Context

2For if a word that was spoken through the Angels has been made firm, and every transgression and disobedience has received the recompense of a just retribution,

4with God testifying to it by signs and wonders, and by various miracles, and by the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, in accord with his own will.

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Cross References

Isaiah 20:6And in that day, the inhabitants of a certain island will say: “Behold, this was our hope, we fled to them for help, to free us from the face of the king of the Assyrians. And now, how will we be able to escape?”

Isaiah 51:8For the worm will consume them like a garment, and the moth will devour them like wool. But my salvation will be forever, and my justice will be from generation to generation.

Ezekiel 17:15But, withdrawing from him, he sent messengers to Egypt, so that it would give him horses and many people. Should he who has done these things prosper and obtain safety? And should he who has broken the pact go free?

Matthew 4:17From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”

Mark 1:14Then, after John was handed over, Jesus went into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God,

Luke 1:2just as they have been handed on to those of us who from the beginning saw the same and were ministers of the word,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 2:2-5

The Danger of Neglect. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and… Read the whole commentary →

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