Hebrews, Chapter 1, verses 10-14
4 is preferred above the angels, both in person and officeHebrews, Chapter 2, verses 1-3
1 We ought to be obedient to Christ Jesus2 In this and the two following chapters the apostle sub - joins an exhortation, answering each head of the preceding chapter.
2:1 Lest we should let them slip - As water out of a leaky vessel. So the Greek word properly signifies.
2:2 In giving the law, God spoke by angels; but in proclaiming the gospel, by his Son. Steadfast - Firm and valid. Every transgression - Commission of sin. Every disobedience - Omission of duty.
2:3 So great a salvation - A deliverance from so great wickedness and misery, into so great holiness and happiness.This was first spoken of (before he came it was not known) by Him who is the Lord - of angels as well as men.And was confirmed to us - Of this age, even every article of it.By them that had heard him - And had been themselves also both eye - witnesses and ministers of the word.
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2:1 And again - After having been in desert places for some time, he returned privately to the city. In the house - In Peter's house.
2:2 And immediately many were gathered together - Hitherto continued the general impression on their hearts. Hitherto, even at Capernaum, all who heard received the word with joy.
2:4 They uncovered the roof - Or, took up the covering, the lattice or trap door, which was on all their houses, (being flat roofed.) And finding it not wide enough, broke the passage wider, to let down the couch.
2:6 But certain of the scribes - See whence the first offence cometh! As yet not one of the plain unlettered people were offended. They all rejoiced in the light, till these men of learning came, to put darkness for light, and light for darkness.Wo to all such blind guides! Good had it been for these if they had never been born. O God, let me never offend one of thy simple ones! Sooner let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth!
2:12 They were all amazed - Even the scribes themselves for a time.
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1:10 Thou - The same to whom the discourse is addressed in the preceding verse. Psa 102:25-26
1:12 As a mantle - With all ease. They shall be changed - Into new heavens and a new earth. But thou art eternally the same.
1:13 Psa 110:1.
1:14 Are they not all - Though of various orders.Ministering spirits, sent forth - Ministering before God, sent forth to men. To attend on them - In numerous offices of protection, care, and kindness. Who - Having patiently continued in welldoing, shall inherit everlasting salvation.