Hebrews 2:3 net — how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first communicated through the Lord and was confirmed t…

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"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,"

— Hebrews 2:3, NET Bible

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Hebrews 2 — Context

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Warning Against Drifting Away Therefore we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

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For if the message spoken through angels proved to be so firm that every violation or disobedience received its just penalty,

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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,

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while God confirmed their witness with signs and wonders and various miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.

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Exposition of Psalm 8: Jesus and the Destiny of Humanity For he did not put the world to come, about which we are speaking, under the control of angels.

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Instead someone testified somewhere:“What is man that you think of him or the son of man that you care for him?

Hebrews 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 2:3 say?
Hebrews 2:3 in the NET Bible reads: “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,”
Where is Hebrews 2:3 in the Bible?
Hebrews 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 2, verse 3.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 2:3.
What translation should I read Hebrews 2:3 in?
Hebrews 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 2:3?
Hebrews 2:3 reads (NET): “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,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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