Hebrews 2:1 “We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so tha…”

Hebrews 2:1

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.

American Standard Version

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Wherefore wee ought diligently to giue heede to the thinges which wee haue heard, lest at any time we runne out.

Darby Translation

For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things [we have] heard, lest in any way we should slip away.

Young's Literal Translation

Because of this it behoveth [us] more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside,

Bible in Basic English

For this reason there is the more need for us to give attention to the things which have come to our ears, for fear that by chance we might be slipping away.

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Cross references

“Therefore”

Hebrews 2:2–4 Hebrews 1:1 Hebrews 1:2 Hebrews 12:25 Hebrews 12:26

Hebrews 2:2–4 · BSB

For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

Hebrews 1:1 · BSB

On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.

Hebrews 1:2 · BSB

But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Hebrews 12:25 · BSB

See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?

Hebrews 12:26 · BSB

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”

“the more”

Luke 8:15 Proverbs 2:1–6 Deuteronomy 4:9 Proverbs 3:21 Psalm 119:9 Proverbs 4:1–4

Luke 8:15 · BSB

But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.

Proverbs 2:1–6 · BSB

My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,

Deuteronomy 4:9 · BSB

Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchil…

Proverbs 3:21 · BSB

My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.

Psalm 119:9 · BSB

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.

Proverbs 4:1–4 · BSB

Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.

“we should”

2 Peter 3:1 2 Peter 1:15 Hebrews 12:5 Matthew 16:9 Mark 8:18 2 Peter 1:12

2 Peter 3:1 · BSB

Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking

2 Peter 1:15 · BSB

And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.

Hebrews 12:5 · BSB

And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

Matthew 16:9 · BSB

Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

Mark 8:18 · BSB

‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember?

2 Peter 1:12 · BSB

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

“let them slip”

Habakkuk 2:16 Habakkuk 1:6

Habakkuk 2:16 · BSB

You will be filled with shame instead of glory. You too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory.

Habakkuk 1:6 · BSB

For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans — that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

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