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Hebrews 2:1

Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed,.... This is an inference from the apostle's discourse in the preceding chapter; since he, by whom God has spoke in these last days, is his Son, who is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore - Greek “On account of this” - Δια τοῦτο Dia touto - that is, on account of the exalted dignity and rank of the Messiah as stated in the previous chapter. The sense is: “Since Christ, the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore - Because God has spoken to us by his Son; and because that Son is so great and glorious a personage; and because the subject which is addressed to us is of such infinite importance to our…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 2:1-4

The apostle proceeds in the plain profitable method of doctrine, reason, and use, through this epistle. Here we have the application of the truths before asserted and proved; this is brought in by the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Therefore Because we are heirs of a better covenant, administered not by Angels but by a Son, to whom as Mediator an absolute dominion is to be assigned.

we ought The word implies moral necessity and…