Hebrews 2:3

how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

2For if the word having been spoken by angels was stedfast, and every disobedience and transgression received a just recompense of reward;

4God at the same time witnessing, by signs and indeed by wonders, and various dynamites, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his will.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent; for the kingdom of the heavens draweth nigh.

Mark 1:14After that John was cast into prison, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

Luke 1:2as those being eyewitnesses and ministers of the Word have delivered unto us;

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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