Heb 2 | BSB | STEP | We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Hebrews 2

Salvation Confirmed

1 We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received [its] just punishment, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? [ This salvation ] was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard [Him] , 4 [and] was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and {gifts} of [the] Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.

Jesus Like His Brothers

5 For [it is] not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6 But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or [the] son of man that You care for him? 7 You made him a little lower ^{▼▼Or a little while lower; also in verse 9} than [the] angels; You crowned him with glory and honor ^{▼▼WH and TR include and set him over the works of your hands} 8 [and] placed everything under his feet.” ^{▼▼Psalm 8:4-6} [When God] subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him. 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than [the] angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by [the] grace of God He might taste death for everyone. 10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for [God] , for whom and through whom all things [exist] , to make the pioneer of their salvation {perfect} through suffering. 11 For both the [One who] sanctifies and those who are sanctified [are] of the same [family] . That is why [Jesus] is not ashamed to call them brothers. 12 He says: “I will proclaim Your name to My brothers; I will sing Your praises in [the] assembly.” ^{▼▼Psalm 22:22} 13 And again: “I will put [My] trust in Him.” ^{▼▼Isaiah 8:17} And [once] again: “Here [am] I, and the children God has given Me.” ^{▼▼Isaiah 8:18} 14 Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in [their] [humanity] , so that by [His] death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and free those who all [their] lives were held in slavery by [their] fear of death. 16 For surely [it is] not [the] angels He helps, but [the] descendants of Abraham. 17 So He had to be made like [His] brothers in every way, that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest [in service] to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.