Hebrews 2:5

For God hath not subjected unto angels the world to come, whereof we speak.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.

In Context

4God also bearing them witness by signs, and wonders, and divers miracles, and distributions of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will.

6But one in a certain place hath testified, saying: What is man, that thou art mindful of him: or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:5Have moreover tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded the trumpet: and there were great voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of this world is become our Lord's and his Christ's, and he shall reign for ever and ever. Amen.

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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