Hebrews 2:1

In 9 translations

BSB

We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.

KJV

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.

WEB

Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.

ASV

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

LSV

Because of this it is more abundantly necessary to take heed to the things heard, lest we may drift away,

YLT

Because of this it behoveth [us] more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside,

DBY

For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things [we have] heard, lest in any way we should slip away.

DRC

Therefore ought we more diligently to observe the things which we have heard, lest perhaps we should let them slip.

GNV

Wherefore wee ought diligently to giue heede to the thinges which wee haue heard, lest at any time we runne out.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως προσέχειν ἡμᾶς τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν, μήποτε παραρυῶμεν.

RP2018

Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσιν, μήποτε παραρρυῶμεν.

TR-Boyd

Διὰ τοῦτο δεῖ περισσοτέρως ἡμᾶς προσέχειν τοῖς ἀκουσθεῖσι, μήποτε παραρρυῶμεν.

SCR1894

δια τουτο δει περισσοτερως ημας προσεχειν τοις ακουσθεισιν μηποτε παραρρυωμεν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Luke 8:15But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
• 2 Peter 1:12–13Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
• Proverbs 7:1–2My son, keep my words and treasure my commandments within you. Keep my commandments and live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye.
• Proverbs 2:1–6My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if…
• Hebrews 1:1–2On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made…
• Deuteronomy 4:9Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and…
• 2 Peter 3:1Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
• 2 Peter 1:15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
• Joshua 23:11–12Therefore watch yourselves carefully, that you love the LORD your God. For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them,
• Proverbs 3:21My son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
• Proverbs 4:20–22My son, pay attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not lose sight of them; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and health to the whole body.
• Proverbs 4:1–4Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, he…
• Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to Your word.
• Deuteronomy 32:46–47he said to them, “Take to heart all these words I testify among you today, so that you may command your children to carefully follow all the words of this law. For they are not idle words to you, because they are your…
• 1 Chronicles 22:13Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
• Hebrews 12:5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.

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