Hebrews 2:3

Which having begun to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him;

Montgomery New Testament

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 uttered through angels stood firm, so that every transgression and act of disobedience met with its just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?

4God himself corroborating their testimony by signs and wonders and a variety of miraculous powers, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit imparted in accordance with his own will.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near."

Mark 1:14After Johnhad been thrown into prison Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God.

Luke 1:2just as they reported them to us, who were from beginning eye- witnesses and ministers of the word,

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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