Hebrews 2:1

Translations

Modern

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Because of this, it is necessary for us to give heed more abundantly to the things having been heard, lest ever we should drift away.

Latin

Propterea abundantius oportet observare nos ea quæ audivimus, ne forte pereffluamus.

Original

Greek

English

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Notes

Hebrews 2:1

What we have heard is the message of salvation delivered through Christ (Hebrews 2:3).
So that we do not drift away is like a ship going off course. Here, it means losing spiritual focus by not paying close attention to the Good News.

Hebrews 2:1–4

The author argues from a smaller example to a larger one. In the Old Testament era, people who rejected God’s word delivered by angels were punished. If that was true, then the punishment will be even greater for those who now reject the message of salvation. This message has been given by the Son himself and confirmed by the Holy Spirit.

Theme notes and profiles

Apostasy The Purpose of the Judgments The Superiority of the Son

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