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Epistle to the Hebrews

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Hebrews 2

Hebrews 2 is the second chapter of the Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The name of the author is unknown, but it is a man and a friend of Saint Timothy based on the text in this book.

Contents

Text

  • The original text is written in Koine Greek.
  • Some of the oldest manuscripts containing this chapter are:
  • Papyrus 13 (AD 225-250; extant: verse 14-18)
  • Codex Vaticanus (AD 325-350)
  • Codex Sinaiticus (AD 330-360)
  • Codex Alexandrinus (ca. AD 400-440)
  • Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus (~AD 450; extant: verse 5-18)
  • Codex Freerianus (~AD 450; extant: verse 4-7, 12-14)
  • Codex Claromontanus (~AD 550)
  • Codex Coislinianus (~AD 550; extant: verse 11-16)
  • Papyrus 116 (6th century; extant: verse 9-11)
  • This chapter is divided into 18 verses.

    • Structure

    This chapter can be grouped (with cross references to other parts of the Bible):

  • Hebrews 2:1-4 = Do Not Neglect Salvation
  • Hebrews 2:5-9 = The Son Made Lower than Angels
  • Hebrews 2:10-18 = Bringing Many Sons to Glory

    • Verse 1

    New King James Version

    Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.

    Verse 18

    New King James Version

    For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.

    References

    Hebrews 2 Wikipedia
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