Hebrews 2:5

For not to the angels did he put in subjection the world to come, of which we are speaking.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 witness, with signs and wonders, and divers miracles, and distributions of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

6But one in a certain place 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 6:5and have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,

Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there followed loud voices in heaven, saying: The kingdom of the world is become our Lord's, and his Christ's; and he will reign forever and ever.

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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