For if the word (A)spoken through (B)angels proved [a]unalterable, and (C)every violation and act of disobedience received a just [b](D)punishment, (E)how will we escape if we neglect so great a (F)salvation? [c]After it was at first (G)spoken through the Lord, it was (H)confirmed to us by those who heard, God also testifying with them, both by (I)signs and wonders, and by (J)various [d]miracles and by [e](K)gifts of the Holy Spirit (L)according to His own will.

Earth Subject to Man

For He did not subject to angels [f](M)the world to come, about which we are speaking. But someone has testified (N)somewhere, saying,

(O)What is man, that You think of him?
Or a son of man, that You are concerned about him?
(P)You have made him [g]for a little while lower than angels;
You have crowned him with glory and honor[h];
(Q)You have put everything in subjection under his feet.”

For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now (R)we do not yet see all things subjected to him.

Jesus Briefly Humbled

But we do see Him who was (S)made [i]for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, (T)because of His suffering death (U)crowned with glory and honor, so that (V)by the grace of God He might (W)taste death (X)for everyone.

10 For (Y)it was fitting for Him, (Z)for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to (AA)perfect the [j](AB)originator of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who (AC)sanctifies and those who (AD)are [k]sanctified are all (AE)from one Father; for this reason He is not ashamed to call them (AF)brothers and sisters, 12 saying,

(AG)I will proclaim Your name to My brothers,
In the midst of the assembly I will sing Your praise.”

13 And again,

(AH)I will put My trust in Him.”

And again,

(AI)Behold, I and the children whom God has given Me.”

14 Therefore, since the children share in [l](AJ)flesh and blood, (AK)He Himself likewise also partook of the same, so that (AL)through death He might destroy (AM)the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who through (AN)fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For clearly He does not [m]give help to angels, but He gives help to the [n]descendants of Abraham. 17 Therefore, in all things He [o]had (AO)to be made like His brothers so that He might (AP)become a merciful and faithful (AQ)high priest in (AR)things pertaining to God, to (AS)make [p]propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was [q](AT)tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are [r]tempted.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 2:2 Or steadfast
  2. Hebrews 2:2 Lit retribution
  3. Hebrews 2:3 Lit Which was
  4. Hebrews 2:4 Or works of power
  5. Hebrews 2:4 Lit distributions
  6. Hebrews 2:5 Lit the inhabited earth
  7. Hebrews 2:7 Or ...him a little lower than...
  8. Hebrews 2:7 One early ms continues, and have appointed him over the works of Your hands
  9. Hebrews 2:9 Or a little lower
  10. Hebrews 2:10 Or leader
  11. Hebrews 2:11 Or being sanctified
  12. Hebrews 2:14 Lit blood and flesh
  13. Hebrews 2:16 Lit take hold of angels, but He takes hold of
  14. Hebrews 2:16 Lit seed
  15. Hebrews 2:17 Lit was obligated to be
  16. Hebrews 2:17 I.e., reconciliation with God by atoning for the sins
  17. Hebrews 2:18 Or tested
  18. Hebrews 2:18 Or tested

28 (A)Anyone who has ignored the Law of Moses is put to death without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 (B)How much more severe punishment do you think he will deserve (C)who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean (D)the blood of the covenant (E)by which he was sanctified, and has (F)insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know Him who said, “(G)Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “(H)The Lord will judge His people.” 31 It is a (I)terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the (J)living God.

32 But remember (K)the former days, [a]when, after being (L)enlightened, you endured a great (M)conflict of sufferings, 33 partly by being (N)made a public spectacle through insults and distress, and partly by becoming [b](O)companions with those who were so treated. 34 For you (P)showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted (Q)joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves (R)a better and lasting possession. 35 Therefore, do not throw away your (S)confidence, which has a great (T)reward. 36 For you have need of (U)endurance, so that when you have (V)done the will of God, you may (W)receive [c]what was promised.

37 (X)For yet in a very little while,
(Y)He who is coming will come, and will not delay.
38 (Z)But My righteous one will live by faith;
And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him.

39 But [d]we are not among those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith for the safekeeping of the soul.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 10:32 Lit in which
  2. Hebrews 10:33 Or partners
  3. Hebrews 10:36 Lit the promise
  4. Hebrews 10:39 Lit we are not of shrinking back...but of faith

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