Hebrews 2:5

For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

4and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

6But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:5who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age—

Revelation 11:15Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, 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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