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Because of Who Spoke
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse's urgent warning is a direct result of chapter 1. Because the Gospel was delivered by God's own Son, who is far superior to the angels who delivered the Old Law, its message demands "more earnest heed." The greatness of the messenger magnifies the importance of the message.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:1
18th Century
Theologian
HEBREWS
CHAPTER II.
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.
The main object of this chapter is to show that we should attend diligently to th…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:1
Therefore (δια τουτο). Because Jesus is superior to prophets and angels and because the new revelation is superior to the old. The…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:1
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard.—Better, to the things heard; for this express…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:1
19th Century
Preacher
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.
We hav…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:1
“Therefore” most likely refers to the whole argument of 1:5–14. Since the Son is so far superior to the angels and his message is superior to their…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:1
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore we ought, etc. He now declares what he previously intended by comparing Christ with angels: namely, to secure the highe…
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:1
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed
This is an inference from the apostle's discourse in the preceding …
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:1–4
17th Century
Minister
Since Christ has been proven to be superior to the angels, this doctrine is now applied. Our minds and memories are like a leaky vessel; they do no…