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For he didn`t subject the world to come, whereof we speak, to angels.

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The 'World to Come' is Now

Commentators clarify that "the world to come" doesn't just mean a future heaven. It refers to the new era of salvation—the Messianic age—that Jesus inaugurated. This new gospel dispensation, which the author is discussing, has replaced the old system of the law and is the reality believers live in now.

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Hebrews

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 2:5

18th Century

Theologian

For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection. In this verse, the apostle returns to the subject he had been discussing in chapter 1—t…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 2:5

For not unto angels (ου γαρ αγγελοις). The author now proceeds to show (2:5-18) that the very humanity of Jesus, the Son of Man, l…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 2:5

19th Century

Bishop

For.—There is a very clear connection between this verse and Hebrews 1:14. Angels are but ministering spirits, serving God in …

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 2:4–6

19th Century

Preacher

For every house is builded by some man but he that built all things is God. And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 2:5

Having looked at “such a great salvation” that Christ won for his own, the author goes on to the further point that the subjection of the world to …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hebrews 2:5

16th Century

Theologian

For unto the angels, etc. He again proves by another argument that Christ should be obeyed, for the Father has conferred on Him the sovere…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 2:5

17th Century

Pastor

For unto the angels
Though angels were concerned in the giving of the law, and were frequently employed under the fo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Hebrews 2:5–9

17th Century

Minister

Neither the current state of the church, nor its more completely restored state���when the prince of this world will be cast out and the kingdoms o…