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“1 ¶ 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. 2 For
if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and
disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3 How shall we
escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be
spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard [him];
4 God also bearing [them] witness, both with signs and wonders, and with
divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own
will?”
“5 ¶ For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to
come, whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying,
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou
visitest him? 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou
crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of
thy hands: 8 Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For
in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing [that is]
not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. 9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the
suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace
of God should taste death for every man.”
“10 ¶ For it became him, for whom [are] all things, and by whom [are]
all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of
their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both he that
sanctifieth and they who are sanctified [are] all of one: for which
cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 Saying, I will declare
thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise
unto thee. 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I
and the children which God hath given me.”
“14 ¶ Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood,
he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he
might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15
And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime
subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not on [him the nature of]
angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore in all
things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might
be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to
make reconciliation for the sins of the people. 18 For in that he
himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are
tempted.” (Hebrews 2:1-18 AV)
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