Hebrews 2:2

For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received just retribution,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

In Context

1ON this account, we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things heard, lest haply we should let them slip[2:1].

3how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation; which began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard,

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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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