Hebrews 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Hebrews 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Hebrews 2:1 is a verse from the book of Hebrews in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Hebrews 2:1 — KJV
“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. let...: Gr. run out as leaking vessels”
— Hebrews 2:1 (KJV)
Hebrews 2:1 in Context — About the Book of Hebrews
Hebrews argues one majestic thesis: Jesus is better — better than angels, Moses, priests, and every old-covenant shadow. He is our great High Priest who sympathizes with weakness, so we can approach the throne of grace with confidence. Faith's hall of fame in chapter 11 fuels endurance for the race.
Cross-References for Hebrews 2:1
“Now when all the princes, and all the people, which had entered into the covenant, heard that every one should let his manservant, and every one his maidservant, go free, that none should serve themselves of them any more, then they obeyed, and let them go.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:1: more, heard, any
“Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:1: therefore, ought, give
“That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:1: give, lest, any
“And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:1: heed, lest, any
“Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction.”
Shares key themes with Hebrews 2:1: therefore, give, things
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