1 For this reason we must pay much closer attention to 1Lit the things that have been heardwhat we have heard, so that AProv 3:21we do not drift away from it. 2 For if the word AHeb 1:1spoken through BActs 7:53angels proved 1Or steadfastunalterable, and CHeb 10:28every transgression and disobedience received a just 2Or recompenseDHeb 10:35; 11:26penalty, 3 AHeb 10:29; 12:25how will we escape if we neglect so great a BRom 11:14; 1 Cor 1:21; Heb 1:14; 5:9; 9:28salvation? 1Lit Which wasAfter it was at the first CHeb 1:1spoken through the Lord, it was DMark 16:20; Luke 1:2; 1 John 1:1confirmed to us by those who heard, 4 God also testifying with them, both by AJohn 4:48signs and wonders and by BMark 6:14various 1Or works of powermiracles and by 2Lit distributionsC1 Cor 12:4, 11; Eph 4:7gifts of the Holy Spirit DEph 1:5according to His own will.

5 For He did not subject to angels 1Lit the inhabited earthAMatt 24:14; Heb 6:5the world to come, concerning which we are speaking. 6 But one has testified AHeb 4:4somewhere, saying,

For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now B1 Cor 15:25we do not yet see all things subjected to him.

9 But we do see Him who was AHeb 2:7made 1Or a little lowerfor a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, BActs 2:33; 3:13; 1 Pet 1:21because of the suffering of death CPhil 2:9; Heb 1:9crowned with glory and honor, so that DJohn 3:16by the grace of God He might EMatt 16:28; John 8:52taste death FHeb 7:25for everyone.

10 For ALuke 24:26it was fitting for Him, BRom 11:36for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to CHeb 5:9; 7:28perfect the 1Or leaderDActs 3:15; 5:31author of their salvation through sufferings. 11 For both He who AHeb 13:12sanctifies and those who BHeb 10:10are 1Or being sanctifiedsanctified are all CActs 17:28from one Father; for which reason He is not ashamed to call them DMatt 25:40; Mark 3:34f; John 20:17brethren, 12 saying,

And again,

14 Therefore, since the children share in 1Lit blood and fleshAMatt 16:17flesh and blood, BJohn 1:14He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that C1 Cor 15:54-57; 2 Tim 1:10through death He might render powerless DJohn 12:31; 1 John 3:8him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through ARom 8:15fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For assuredly He does not 1Lit take hold of angels, but He takes hold ofgive help to angels, but He gives help to the 2Lit seeddescendant of Abraham. 17 Therefore, He 1Lit was obligated to behad APhil 2:7; Heb 2:14to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might BHeb 4:15f; 5:2become a merciful and faithful CHeb 3:1; 4:14f; 5:5, 10; 6:20; 7:26, 28; 8:1, 3; 9:11; 10:21high priest in DRom 15:17; Heb 5:1things pertaining to God, to EDan 9:24; 1 John 2:2; 4:10make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was AHeb 4:15tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.