Hebrews 2:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹ So [then], we [Christians] should pay closer attention to the things we have heard, so that we do not drift away from [believing and practicing] them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ SINCE ALL this is true, we ought to pay much closer attention than ever to the truths that we have heard, lest in any way we drift past [them] and slip away.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.

Common English Bible

¹ This is why it’s necessary for us to pay more attention to what we have heard, or else we may drift away from it.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ For this reason, it is necessary for us to observe more thoroughly the things that we have heard, lest we let them slip away.

Hebrews 2:1 Cross References

Matthew 16:9

Do you not understand yet or remember that five thousand people [were fed] with five loaves of bread and how many baskets [of pieces] were picked up [afterward]?

Mark 8:18

Even though you have eyes, do you not see? And even though you have ears, do you not hear? And do you not remember?

Luke 8:15

And those people [represented by seed falling] in the fertile soil are those who possess a good and honest heart when they hear the word [of God]. They hold on to it and patiently [continue until they] produce a crop.

Luke 9:44

“Pay close attention to what I am saying, for the Son of man will be handed over to [evil] men.”

John 8:59

So, they picked up stones to throw at Him, but Jesus hid Himself [or “was hidden,” suggesting a miraculous departure] and left the Temple [area].

Hebrews 12:5

And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], “My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.

2 Peter 1:15

And I will make every effort to see that, after I leave [i.e., die], you will always be able to recall the things [I said to you].

2 Peter 3:1

This is now, my dearly loved ones, the second letter I am writing to you; in both of them, as a reminder, I want to stir up your sincere thoughts