The Equity of Retribution
Hebrews 2:2
For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;


The severest punishment God ever inflicted upon sinners is no more than what sin deserves; it is "just recompense of reward." Punishments are as just, and as much due to sin as rewards are to obedience; yea, more due than rewards are to imperfect obedience.

(M. Henry.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;

WEB: For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense;




The Difference Between Transgression and Disobedience
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