Hebrews 2:3

how shall, we, escape, if, so great a salvation as this, we have neglected,—which, indeed, having received, a beginning, of being spoken through the Lord, by them who heard, unto us was confirmed,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 through messengers spoken became firm, and, every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense,

4God, jointly witnessing also, both with signs and wonders and manifold mighty works, and with distributions of Holy Spirit, according to his own will?

Read all of Hebrews 2

Cross References

Isaiah 20:6And the inhabitant of this shore, shall exclaim, in that day, Lo! such, is our expectation, whereunto we fled for help, that we might be delivered from the presence of the king of Assyria! How then shall, we, escape?

Isaiah 51:8For like a garment, shall they be eaten of the moth, And like wool, shall they be eaten of the larva; But, my righteousness, unto times age-abiding shall continue, And, my salvation, unto the remotest generation.

Ezekiel 17:15But he hath rebelled against him by sending his messengers to Egypt, that there should be given to him horses, and much people. Shall he thrive? Shall he escape that doeth these things? Shall he break a covenant and escape?

Matthew 4:17From that time, began Jesus to be making proclamation, and saying,—Repent ye, for the kingdom of the heavens hath drawn near.

Mark 1:14And after John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the glad-message of God,

Luke 1:2according as they who from the beginning became eye-witnesses and attendants of the Word delivered them 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Hebrews 2:3