📖 Hebrews — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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Hebrews 2:1 RTherefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
Hebrews 2:2 For if the word Rspoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
Hebrews 2:3 RHow 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;
Hebrews 2:4 RGod also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Hebrews 2:5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection Rthe world to come, whereof we speak.
Hebrews 2:6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, RWhat is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?
Hebrews 2:7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
Hebrews 2:8 Thou Rhast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
Hebrews 2:9 But we see RJesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Hebrews 2:10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing Rmany sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 2:11 For both Rhe that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Hebrews 2:12 Saying, RI will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
Hebrews 2:13 And again, RI will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
Hebrews 2:14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers Rof flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
Hebrews 2:15 And Rdeliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Hebrews 2:16 For Rverily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
Hebrews 2:17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be Ra merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath Rsuffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 2:1–4 — Do not neglect salvation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The writer warns against drifting from the message, contrasting earlier accountability with salvation announced by the Lord and confirmed by witnesses.
Key Truth: Give careful attention to the salvation message.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore we ____ to give the more earnest heed to the things which …” (Hebrews 2:1)
Find it in Hebrews 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “How shall we ____ , if we neglect so great salvation; which at the …” (Hebrews 2:3)
Find it in Hebrews 2:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “God also ____ them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers …” (Hebrews 2:4)
Find it in Hebrews 2:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 2:5–9 — Jesus and humanity's calling
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Psalm testimony about humanity leads to Jesus, made lower than angels for suffering death and crowned with glory.
Key Truth: Receive Christ's suffering and glory with grateful hope.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For unto the ____ hath he not put in subjection the world to come, …” (Hebrews 2:5)
Find it in Hebrews 2:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and ____ , and didst set him over the works of thy …” (Hebrews 2:7)
Find it in Hebrews 2:7 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… a little lower than the angels for the suffering of ____ , crowned with glory and honour; that he by the …” (Hebrews 2:9)
Find it in Hebrews 2:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Hebrews 2:10–18 — A merciful and faithful high priest
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus shares human flesh and blood, defeats death's bondage, and helps the tempted as a merciful high priest.
Key Truth: Bring weakness and temptation to Christ's help.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For it ____ him, for whom are all things, and by whom are …” (Hebrews 2:10)
Find it in Hebrews 2:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the ____ which God hath given me.” (Hebrews 2:13)
Find it in Hebrews 2:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For in that he himself hath ____ being tempted, he is able to succour them that are …” (Hebrews 2:18)
Find it in Hebrews 2:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 8:4 — The chapter quotes the psalm concerning humanity and God's care.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What tendency to drift requires renewed attention and prayer?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 2:1–4 (Do not neglect salvation) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 2:5–9 (Jesus and humanity's calling) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Hebrews 2:10–18 (A merciful and faithful high priest) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. Why is more earnest heed urged concerning the things heard?
5. What experience is connected with Christ's ability to succour the tempted?
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