2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
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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 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;
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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.