Hebrews 2:2

2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment,

Hebrews 2:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
ESV
2 For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution,
NLT
2 For the message God delivered through angels has always stood firm, and every violation of the law and every act of disobedience was punished.
MSG
2 If the old message delivered by the angels was valid and nobody got away with anything,
CSB
2 For if the message spoken through angels was legally binding, and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment,

Hebrews 2:2 In-Context

1 We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.
2 For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment,
3 how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him.
4 God also testified to it by signs, wonders and various miracles, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
5 It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

Cross References 3

  • 1. S Hebrews 1:1
  • 2. Deuteronomy 33:2; Acts 7:53; Galatians 3:19
  • 3. Hebrews 10:28
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