Hebrews 2:3

how shall *we* escape if we are indifferent to a salvation as great as that now offered to us? This, after having first of all been announced by the Lord Himself, had its truth made sure to us by those who heard Him,

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 message delivered through angels proved to be true, and every transgression and act of disobedience met with just retribution,

4while God corroborated their testimony by signs and marvels and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed in accordance with His own will.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:17From that time Jesus began to preach. "Repent," He said, "for the Kingdom of the Heavens is now close at hand."

Mark 1:14Then, after John had been thrown into prison, Jesus came into Galilee proclaiming God's Good News.

Luke 1:2on the authority of those who were from the beginning eye-witnesses and were devoted to the service of the divine Message,

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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