Hebrews 2:5

For he didn’t subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels.

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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 testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

6But one has somewhere testified, saying, “What is man, that you think of him? Or the son of man, that you care for him?

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:5and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come,

Revelation 11:15The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. 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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