Hebrews 2:5

For he did not submit the world to come, concerning which we speak, to angels.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

6But somewhere one testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the Son of man, that thou visitest him?

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Cross References

Hebrews 6:5and having tasted the beautiful word of God, and the dynamites of the coming age,

Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in the heaven, saying, The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord, and his Christ; and he will reign until the ages of the ages.

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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