Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. New Living Translation So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. English Standard Version Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Berean Standard Bible We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Berean Literal Bible Because of this, it behooves us to give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest ever we should drift away. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. New American Standard Bible For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. NASB 1995 For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. NASB 1977 For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. Legacy Standard Bible For this reason we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away. Amplified Bible For this reason [that is, because of God’s final revelation in His Son Jesus and because of Jesus’ superiority to the angels] we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth. Christian Standard Bible For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. Holman Christian Standard Bible We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away. American Standard Version Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them. Contemporary English Version We must give our full attention to what we were told, so we won't drift away. English Revised Version Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them. GOD'S WORD® Translation For this reason we must pay closer attention to what we have heard. Then we won't drift away [from the truth]. Good News Translation That is why we must hold on all the more firmly to the truths we have heard, so that we will not be carried away. International Standard Version For this reason we must pay closer attention to the things we have heard, or we may drift away, Majority Standard Bible We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. NET Bible Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. New Heart English Bible Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, so that we will not drift away. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament For this reason we ought to pay the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, for fear we should drift away from them. World English Bible Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause of this it is more abundantly necessary to take heed to the things heard, lest we may drift away, Berean Literal Bible Because of this, it behooves us to give heed more abundantly to the things we have heard, lest ever we should drift away. Young's Literal Translation Because of this it behoveth us more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside, Smith's Literal Translation For this ought we to hold above measure to the things heard, lest we slip away. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore ought we more diligently to observe the things which we have heard, lest perhaps we should let them slip. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, it is necessary for us to observe more thoroughly the things that we have heard, lest we let them slip away. New American Bible Therefore, we must attend all the more to what we have heard, so that we may not be carried away. New Revised Standard Version Therefore we must pay greater attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away from it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEREFORE, we should give earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time they be lost. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this, we are indebted that we should be all the more attentive to whatever we have heard, lest we fall. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest we let them glide away. Godbey New Testament Therefore it behooves us the more earnestly to give heed to the things which we have heard, lest at some time we may leak out. Haweis New Testament FOR this reason we ought to attend more diligently to the things which have been heard, lest by any means we let them flow by us. Mace New Testament Therefore we ought to give the greater attention to the things we have heard, for fear we should abandon the gospel. Weymouth New Testament For this reason we ought to pay the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, for fear we should drift away from them. Worrell New Testament For this reason, it is needful that we give the more earnest heed to the things heard, lest at any time we drift past them. Worsley New Testament For this reason we ought the more earnestly to attend to what we have heard, least by any means we should be found deficient. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Salvation Confirmed1We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,… Cross References Proverbs 4:20-22 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. / Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. / For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body. Deuteronomy 4:9 Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... 2 Peter 1:12-15 Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. / I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body, / because I know that this tent will soon be laid aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. ... 1 Corinthians 10:12 So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 2 Timothy 1:13-14 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Luke 8:18 Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. 2 Peter 3:17-18 Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. / But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. Mark 4:24-25 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. / For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” Philippians 2:16 as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. Treasury of Scripture 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. Therefore. Hebrews 2:2-4 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; … Hebrews 1:1,2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, … Hebrews 12:25,26 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven: … the more. Deuteronomy 4:9,23 Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons; … Deuteronomy 32:46,47 And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law… Joshua 23:11,12 Take good heed therefore unto yourselves, that ye love the LORD your God… we should. Hebrews 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: Matthew 16:9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? Mark 8:18 Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember? let them slip. Habakkuk 1:6 For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, that bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces that are not theirs. Habakkuk 2:16 Thou art filled with shame for glory: drink thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered: the cup of the LORD'S right hand shall be turned unto thee, and shameful spewing shall be on thy glory. Jump to Previous Abundantly Attention Behoveth Careful Chance Closer Earnest Ears Fear Greater Haply Heard Heed Need Ought Pay Perhaps Reason Slip Slipping Time WayJump to Next Abundantly Attention Behoveth Careful Chance Closer Earnest Ears Fear Greater Haply Heard Heed Need Ought Pay Perhaps Reason Slip Slipping Time WayHebrews 2 1. We ought to be obedient to Christ Jesus;5. and that because he condescended to take our nature upon himself; 14. as it was necessary. We must pay closer attention This phrase emphasizes the necessity of vigilance and careful consideration in the Christian faith. The author of Hebrews is urging believers to be diligent in their spiritual lives. This call to attention is reminiscent of the Old Testament warnings to Israel to heed God's commandments (Deuteronomy 4:9). The use of "must" indicates an imperative, underscoring the seriousness of the message. In the context of Hebrews, this is a call to focus on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who is superior to angels and prophets. therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Author of HebrewsTraditionally attributed to Paul, though the exact authorship is uncertain. The author is deeply knowledgeable about Jewish traditions and the Old Testament. 2. The Recipients Early Jewish Christians who were familiar with the Old Testament and were facing persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism. 3. The Message The author emphasizes the superiority of Christ over angels and the importance of adhering to the message of salvation delivered through Him. Teaching Points The Danger of DriftingJust as a boat can drift away if not anchored, Christians can drift from their faith if they do not remain vigilant and attentive to God's Word. The Importance of Active Listening The Greek word for "pay closer attention" (prosech?) implies an active, intentional focus. Believers are called to engage deeply with Scripture and the teachings of Christ. The Role of Community Engaging with a community of believers can help reinforce the teachings of Christ and provide accountability to prevent spiritual drifting. The Superiority of Christ's Message The message delivered by Christ is superior to that of the angels, and thus demands our utmost attention and adherence. Regular Self-Examination Believers should regularly examine their lives and spiritual practices to ensure they are aligned with the teachings of Christ and not drifting away.II. (1-4) These verses must be closely joined with the first chapter. Before advancing to the next step in his argument, the writer pauses to enforce the duty which results from what has been already established. But (as in Hebrews 4:14-16) the exhortation does not interrupt the thought, but rather serves as a connecting link. (See Note on Hebrews 2:5.) (1) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard.--Better, to the things heard; for this expression contains the complement of the thought of Hebrews 1:1. Both "speak" and "hear" are words which carry weighty emphasis in this Epistle. (See Hebrews 1:1; Hebrews 2:2; Hebrews 12:25; Hebrews 3:5; Hebrews 3:7; Hebrews 4:2, et al.) Because of the supreme dignity of Him in whom at the last God speaks, men are bound to give the more earnest heed to the words spoken, whether heard by them from the Lord Himself or (as in this case, Hebrews 2:3) from His servants. . . . Verses 1-5. - INTERPOSED EXHORTATION as explained above. Verse 1. - On this account (i.e. on account of what has been seen of the SON'S superiority to the angels) we ought (or, we are bound) more abundantly to give heed to the things that we have heard (i.e. the gospel that has been preached to us in the Son), lest at any time (or, lest haply) we let them slip (rather, float past them). The word παραρρυῶμεν (aorist subjunctive from παραρρέω) denotes flowing or floating past anything. The allusion is to the danger, incidental to those to whom the Epistle was addressed, of failing to recognize the transcendent character of the gospel revelation, missing it through inadvertence, drifting away from it.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Weἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. pay closer attention, προσέχειν (prosechein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 4337: From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. therefore, Διὰ (Dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. to what τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. we have heard, ἀκουσθεῖσιν (akoustheisin) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. so that we do not drift away. παραρυῶμεν (pararyōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 3901: From para and the alternate of rheo; to flow by, i.e. carelessly pass. Links Hebrews 2:1 NIVHebrews 2:1 NLT Hebrews 2:1 ESV Hebrews 2:1 NASB Hebrews 2:1 KJV Hebrews 2:1 BibleApps.com Hebrews 2:1 Biblia Paralela Hebrews 2:1 Chinese Bible Hebrews 2:1 French Bible Hebrews 2:1 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Hebrews 2:1 Therefore we ought to pay greater attention (Heb. He. Hb) |
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