Hebrews 2:5

For He hath not subjected to angels the world to come, of which we speak.

1770 John Worsley 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 also testifying together with them by signs, and wonders, and divers miracles, and gifts of the holy Spirit, according to his own will.

6But one in a certain place hath 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 of the good word of God,

Revelation 11:15And the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of the world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Anointed, and He shall reign for ever and ever.

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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