1 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.
2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;
3 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 unto us by them that heard him;
4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
5 For unto the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, of which we speak.
6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that you are mindful of him? or the son of man, that you visit him?
7 You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and did set him over the works of your hands: