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.
(Jesus
had to be created a little lower than the angels for angels do not
suffer fleshly pain as humans suffer. Jesus had to suffer in HIS flesh
to redeem our flesh to God.)
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 (assist) them that are tempted.
(Providing daily encouragement for the body of Christ by the Spirit of God to help the church in the end times.)
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Hebrews 2 (Reading through the Bible)
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.
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