New International Version how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? This salvation, which was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard him. New Living Translation So what makes us think we can escape if we ignore this great salvation that was first announced by the Lord Jesus himself and then delivered to us by those who heard him speak? English Standard Version how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, Berean Standard Bible 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, Berean Literal Bible how will we escape, having neglected such a great salvation, which, having received a beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those having heard, King James Bible 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; New King James Version how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, New American Standard Bible how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, NASB 1995 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, NASB 1977 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? After it was at the first spoken through the Lord, it was confirmed to us by those who heard, Legacy Standard Bible how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? That salvation, first spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, Amplified Bible how will we escape [the penalty] if we ignore such a great salvation [the gospel, the new covenant]? For it was spoken at first by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us and proved authentic by those who personally heard [Him speak], Berean Annotated Bible how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord {Kyriou}, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, Christian Standard Bible how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him. Holman Christian Standard Bible how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first spoken by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. American Standard Version how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which having at the first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard; Contemporary English Version So if we refuse this great way of being saved, how can we hope to escape? The Lord himself was the first to tell about it, and people who heard the message proved to us that it was true. English Revised Version how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which having at the first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard; GOD'S WORD® Translation So how will we escape punishment if we reject the important message, the message that God saved us? First, the Lord told this saving message. Then those who heard him confirmed that message. Good News Translation How, then, shall we escape if we pay no attention to such a great salvation? The Lord himself first announced this salvation, and those who heard him proved to us that it is true. International Standard Version how will we escape if we neglect a salvation as great as this? It was first proclaimed by the Lord himself, and then it was confirmed to us by those who heard him, NET Bible how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him, New Heart English Bible how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation--which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard; Webster's Bible Translation How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard him; Weymouth New Testament how shall *we* escape if we are indifferent to a salvation as great as that now offered to us? This, after having first of all been announced by the Lord Himself, had its truth made sure to us by those who heard Him, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblehow 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, World English Bible how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation—which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionhow will we escape, having neglected such great salvation? Which having received [that] spoken through the LORD [from] the beginning, was confirmed to us by those having heard, Berean Literal Bible how will we escape, having neglected such a great salvation, which, having received a beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those having heard, Young's Literal Translation how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation? which a beginning receiving -- to be spoken through the Lord -- by those having heard was confirmed to us, Smith's Literal Translation How shall we escape, having neglected such great salvation; which at the beginning taken to be spoken by the Lord, by them having heard was made firm to us; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHow shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? which having begun to be declared by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard him. Catholic Public Domain Version in what way might we escape, if we neglect such a great salvation? For though initially it had begun to be described by the Lord, it was confirmed among us by those who heard him, New American Bible how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation? Announced originally through the Lord, it was confirmed for us by those who had heard. New Revised Standard Version how can we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was declared at first through the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHow shall we escape, if we neglect the very things which are our salvation and which were first spoken by our LORD, and were proved to us by those who had heard him, Aramaic Bible in Plain English How shall we escape if we despise those things which are our life, those which began to be spoken by our Lord and by those who heard from him among us, and were confirmed, NT Translations Anderson New Testamenthow shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? which at first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard him; Godbey New Testament how shall we escape, having neglected so great a salvation? which having received the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who heard it; Haweis New Testament how shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation, which, commencing at the beginning to be spoken by the Lord, was confirmed unto us by those who had heard him; Mace New Testament how shall we escape, if we neglect that salutary doctrine? which was first published by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those that heard him; Weymouth New Testament how shall *we* escape if we are indifferent to a salvation as great as that now offered to us? This, after having first of all been announced by the Lord Himself, had its truth made sure to us by those who heard Him, Worrell New Testament how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation; which, indeed, having at first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard; Worsley New Testament how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which began to be declared by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Salvation Confirmed…2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment, 3how 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, 4and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.… Cross References how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? Hebrews 12:25 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? Romans 2:3-5 So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? / Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. Hebrews 10:28-29 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. / How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, Luke 4:18-21 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” / Then He rolled up the scroll, returned it to the attendant, and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fixed on Him, … Mark 1:14-15 After the arrest of John, Jesus went into Galilee and proclaimed the gospel of God. / “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Luke 4:43 But Jesus told them, “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns as well, because that is why I was sent.” was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 1 John 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our own eyes, which we have gazed upon and touched with our own hands—this is the Word of life. / And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. / We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. Luke 1:1-2 Many have undertaken to compose an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, / just as they were handed down to us by the initial eyewitnesses and servants of the word. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. Matthew 22:2-14 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. / He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. / Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ … Acts 2:22-24 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. / He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm. / By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. / For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, … Galatians 1:11-12 For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Treasury of Scripture How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard him; How. Hebrews 4:1,11 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it… Hebrews 10:28,29 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: … Hebrews 12:25 See that ye refuse not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven: so. Hebrews 5:9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Hebrews 7:25,26 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them… Isaiah 12:2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. began. Hebrews 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and was. Mark 16:15-19 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature… Luke 1:2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; Luke 24:47,48 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem… Jump to Previous Announced Attested Confirmed Declared Escape Fathers First Great Heard Ignore Indifferent Minds Neglect Negligent Offered Salvation Sure Truth WordsJump to Next Announced Attested Confirmed Declared Escape Fathers First Great Heard Ignore Indifferent Minds Neglect Negligent Offered Salvation Sure Truth WordsHebrews 2 1. We ought to be obedient to Christ Jesus;5. and that because he condescended to take our nature upon himself; 14. as it was necessary. how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? Deliberately disregarding God’s salvation leaves no refuge from His judgment. Salvation through Christ delivers sinners from condemnation, the power of sin, and its final consequences. Israel’s history demonstrated the seriousness of neglecting God’s revealed will; the greater revelation given in His Son carries an even greater accountability. Heb 12:25 See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks… This salvation was first announced by the Lord, Jesus proclaimed the arrival of God’s kingdom and called people to repent and believe. His ministry, death, and resurrection fulfilled God’s promises of redemption and established Him as the divine source of salvation. Luk 4:18-21 The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me.… was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, The apostles and other early witnesses received Jesus’ teaching directly and testified to His works, death, and resurrection. Their eyewitness testimony preserved and proclaimed the message entrusted to the church. 1Jn 1:1-3 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord (Jesus Christ)The passage refers to Jesus as the one who first announced the great salvation. His life, death, and resurrection are central to the message of salvation. 2. Those who heard Him (Apostles and Early Disciples) These are the individuals who directly heard Jesus' teachings and witnessed His works. They played a crucial role in confirming and spreading the message of salvation. 3. The Recipients of the Epistle to the Hebrews The original audience of the letter, likely Jewish Christians, who were being encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith amidst persecution and temptation to revert to Judaism. Teaching Points The Urgency of SalvationThe phrase "how shall we escape" underscores the urgency and necessity of responding to the message of salvation. Ignoring or neglecting it has eternal consequences. The Reliability of the Gospel Message The message of salvation was confirmed by those who directly heard Jesus, providing a reliable and trustworthy foundation for our faith. The Danger of Neglect Neglecting salvation is not merely passive; it is an active choice with serious implications. Believers are called to be vigilant and intentional in their faith. The Role of Witnesses The apostles and early disciples serve as witnesses to the truth of the gospel. Their testimonies and writings are vital for our understanding and belief. Perseverance in Faith The original audience faced challenges that could lead them to neglect their faith. Modern believers are similarly encouraged to persevere despite trials and distractions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Hebrews 2:3?2. How can we "escape" if we neglect the salvation described in Hebrews 2:3? 3. What does Hebrews 2:3 teach about the importance of paying attention to salvation? 4. How does Hebrews 2:3 connect with John 3:16 about God's salvation plan? 5. In what ways can we actively avoid neglecting our salvation today? 6. How does Hebrews 2:3 challenge us to prioritize our spiritual growth daily? 7. How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation in Hebrews 2:3? 8. What does Hebrews 2:3 imply about the consequences of ignoring salvation? 9. How does Hebrews 2:3 emphasize the importance of the message delivered by Jesus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Hebrews 2? (3) How shall we escape?--In a different context these words might naturally mean, "How shall we, transgressors of the law, escape from the penalty it threatens, if we neglect the one means of deliverance now offered us?" (Comp. Galatians 3:13; Galatians 4:5.) Here, however, are placed in contrast the command and threatening which came through angels and the salvation "spoken through the Lord"; while the one "word" is thus wholly unlike the other in substance and in form of proclamation, each is a law, in that neglect is visited with penalty. On the intrinsic greatness of the salvation the writer does not dwell; it is implied in the unique dignity and commission of Him through whom it was given. Which at the first began to be spoken.--Better, which having at the first been spoken through the Lord, was made sure unto us by them that heard. "Through the Lord" (comp. Hebrews 1:2) was spoken this word of God which brought salvation. In two other passages Jesus receives the name "our Lord" (Hebrews 7:14; Hebrews 13:20), but nowhere else in this Epistle (unless perhaps in Hebrews 12:14) is He spoken of as "the Lord"; the dignity of the title here heightens the contrast. "By them that heard "the word from Him, the writer says, it "was made sure" (not confirmed, as if stronger attestation were the meaning intended) "unto us." It is evident that the writer here classes himself with those who had not immediately heard the word from Jesus. Such language as this stands in striking contrast with St. Paul's claim, repeatedly maintained, to have received his doctrine directly from the Lord Himself (Galatians 1:12; 1Corinthians 9:1, et al.). . . . Hebrews 2:3 confronts us with a sobering question: escape is impossible if the salvation Jesus announced, purchased, and confirmed is brushed aside. Because the offer comes directly from the Lord, attested by reliable witnesses, and carries eternal stakes, the only fitting response is wholehearted trust and diligent attention to “so great a salvation.”Parallel Commentaries ... Greek howπῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! shall we escape ἐκφευξόμεθα (ekpheuxometha) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1628: To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out. if we neglect ἀμελήσαντες (amelēsantes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 272: To neglect, be careless of, disregard. To be careless of. such a great τηλικαύτης (tēlikautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 5082: Or feminine telikaute from a compound of ho with helikos and houtos; such as this, i.e. (figurative) magnitude) so vast. salvation? σωτηρίας (sōtērias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4991: Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety. [ This salvation ] ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. was λαβοῦσα (labousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. first ἀρχὴν (archēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 746: From archomai; a commencement, or chief. announced λαλεῖσθαι (laleisthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. by διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord, Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. was confirmed ἐβεβαιώθη (ebebaiōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 950: To confirm, ratify, secure, establish; pass: I guarantee. From bebaios; to stabilitate. to εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heard [Him], ἀκουσάντων (akousantōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Additonal Resources Hebrews 2:3 Blue Letter BibleHebrews 2:3 Bible Gateway Hebrews 2:3 Bible.com Hebrews 2:3 NIV |
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