Hebrews 2:1

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Therefore, we must pay closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away.

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  • Heb 1:1-2 : 1 Long ago, at many times and in various ways, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets. 2 But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He also created the universe.
  • 2 Pet 3:1 : 1 Beloved, this is now the second letter I am writing to you, in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,
  • Luke 8:15 : 15 But the seed on good soil represents those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and produce a harvest through perseverance.
  • 2 Pet 1:12-13 : 12 Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have. 13 I think it is right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to stir you up by way of reminder,
  • 2 Pet 1:15 : 15 And I will also make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will always be able to remember these things.
  • Heb 12:5 : 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not take lightly the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when you are reproved by Him."
  • Deut 4:9 : 9 Only be careful and guard your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life. Teach them to your children and to their children after them.
  • Prov 7:1-2 : 1 My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments with you. 2 Keep my commandments and live, and guard my teaching as the apple of your eye.
  • Deut 32:46-47 : 46 he said to them: Set your hearts on all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. 47 They are not just empty words for you—they are your life. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess.
  • Josh 23:11-12 : 11 Be very careful to love the LORD your God. 12 But if you turn away and ally yourselves with the survivors of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry with them and associate with them,
  • 1 Chr 22:13 : 13 Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and ordinances that the Lord commanded Moses concerning Israel. Be strong and courageous; do not fear or be dismayed.
  • Ps 119:9 : 9 How can a young person keep their way pure? By living according to Your word.
  • Prov 2:1-6 : 1 My son, if you accept my words and treasure my commands with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding, 3 if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  • Prov 3:21 : 21 My son, do not let them depart from your sight; guard sound wisdom and discretion.
  • Prov 4:1-4 : 1 Listen, my sons, to the instruction of a father; pay attention so you may gain understanding. 2 For I give you good teaching; do not abandon my instruction. 3 When I was a son to my father, tender and the only one in the eyes of my mother, 4 he taught me and said to me, 'Let your heart hold onto my words; keep my commands, and you will live.'
  • Prov 4:20-22 : 20 My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find them and healing to all their flesh.
  • Luke 9:44 : 44 'Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.'
  • Matt 16:9 : 9 Do you still not understand? Don't you remember the five loaves for the five thousand and how many baskets you gathered?
  • Mark 8:18 : 18 Do you have eyes and not see, and ears and not hear? And do you not remember?
  • Heb 12:25-26 : 25 See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven? 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens."
  • Heb 2:2-4 : 2 For if the message spoken through angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first declared by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him. 4 God also bore witness with signs and wonders and various miracles, and by distributions of the Holy Spirit according to His will.
  • Hab 2:16 : 16 You are filled with shame instead of glory; drink, yes, you too, and be exposed! The cup from the LORD's right hand will come around to you, and disgrace will cover your glory.
  • Deut 4:23 : 23 Be careful not to forget the covenant of the LORD your God, which He made with you, and not to make for yourselves a carved image in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

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    2For if the message spoken through angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty,

    3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was first declared by the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him.

  • Heb 12:25
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    25See to it that you do not reject the one who speaks. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?

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    1Therefore, let us be cautious lest any of you seem to have fallen short of the promise of entering His rest.

    2For we have also received the good news, just as they did. But the message they heard did not benefit them, because it was not united with faith in those who heard it.

  • Heb 3:12-15
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    12See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.

    13But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

    14For we have become partakers of Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the beginning of our confidence steadfast until the end.

    15As it is said: 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.'

  • Heb 5:11
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    11We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you have become dull in hearing.

  • 1 Cor 10:12
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    12So then, let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.

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    11Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same example of disobedience.

  • 2 Pet 3:17
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    17Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness.

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    7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you hear his voice,

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    8Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward.

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    10Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election; for if you do these things, you will never stumble.

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    1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set before us.

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    1Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us move on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and faith in God,

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    6Therefore, since it remains for some to enter it, and those who previously had the good news proclaimed to them did not enter because of disobedience,

    7He again appoints a certain day—'Today'—saying through David after such a long time, as it was previously stated: "Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts."

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    11We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that your hope may be fully realized.

    12Then you will not become sluggish, but will imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.

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    15See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

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    18Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. For whoever has will be given more; but whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken away from them.

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    9But we are confident of better things concerning you, dear friends—things that accompany salvation—even though we speak in this way.

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    14Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

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    24And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,

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    26For if we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left,

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    27The words "once more" indicate the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

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    7Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

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    18We ourselves heard this voice, which came from heaven, when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

    19And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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    20My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

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    6Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk.

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    23If anyone has ears to hear, let them hear.

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    12Therefore, I will always remind you about these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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    19to a trumpet blast or a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them,

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    2to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior communicated through your apostles.

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    15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

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    22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

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    4I say this so that no one may deceive you with persuasive arguments.