Hebrews 2:1

Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.

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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 penalty,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:9Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children—

Deuteronomy 32:46He said to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you today, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.

1 Chronicles 22:13Then you will prosper, if you observe to do the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD gave Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid and don’t be dismayed.

Proverbs 2:1My son, if you will receive my words, and store up my commandments within you,

Proverbs 4:1Listen, sons, to a father’s instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;

Proverbs 7:1My son, keep my words. Lay up my commandments within you.

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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