Time after Pentecost · Proper 22 · Year B
Hebrews 2:1-13 (14-18)
Salvation Declared and the Pioneer Made Perfect
October 3, 2027
Overview & Insights
"It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many children to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings." (Hebrews 2:10)
Hebrews warns against drifting away from the great salvation first announced by the Lord, then shows that the Son was made lower than the angels for a time so that by his suffering and death he might bring many to glory and call them his brothers and sisters.
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Commentary
Commentary on Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Working Preacher
The Lutheran seminary commentary on the exalted Son made lower than the angels, covering Hebrews 2:5-12.
Hebrews 2 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical notes on the warning and the pioneer of salvation.
Hebrews 2 Resources Precept Austin
A deep gathering of verse by verse study notes and commentators on Hebrews 2.
Commentaries on Hebrews 2:1 BibleHub
Parallel classic commentaries keyed to the warning not to drift away.
Coffman's Commentary on Hebrews 2 StudyLight
A fifth commentary voice on the chapter for comparison.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Hebrews Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to the letter's audience, argument, and Christology.
Book of Hebrews Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter's flow and themes.
Hebrews 2:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for word level study of the chapter.
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