Hebrews 2:1

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest haply we let them slip.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just retribution,

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Cross References

Proverbs 2:1Oh, my son, that thou wouldst receive my words, And treasure up my precepts within thee;

Proverbs 4:1Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, And attend, that ye may learn understanding!

Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words, And treasure up my commandments with thee!

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 2:1

In this chapter the apostle, I. Makes some application of the doctrine laid down in the chapter foregoing concerning the excellency of the person of Christ, both by way of exhortation and argument, ver. 1-4 . II. Enlarges further upon the pre-eminence of Christ above the angels, ver. 5-9 . III. Proceeds to remove the scandal of the cross, ver. 10-15 . IV. Asserts the incarnation of Christ, taking upon him not the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham, and assigns the reason of his so doing, ver. 16, to the end… Read the whole commentary →

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