Hebrews 1:14

Translations

Modern

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Traditional

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Literal

Are they not all ministering spirits being sent forth for service for the sake of those being about to inherit salvation?

Latin

Nonne omnes sunt administratorii spiritus, in ministerium missi propter eos, qui hæreditatem capient salutis?

Original

Greek

English

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

Notes

Hebrews 1:14

Are not the angels ministering spirits: The author repeats his conclusion. God sends angels to help his people, who will receive salvation at the end of time (see Hebrews 9:28).

Hebrews 1:5–14

In these ten verses, the writer uses many Old Testament passages to prove that Jesus is greater than the angels. In ancient Jewish and Christian teaching, people often placed several Old Testament passages together in a row. This practice was called “chain quotations” or “pearl stringing.” The goal was to convince the listeners or readers of a truth by giving a strong group of scriptural proofs at once.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels The Day Is Coming The Son of God The Superiority of the Son The Worship of Angels

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