Hebrews 2

1 Therefore we ought to give more diligence to (closely examine) the things we have heard (in the Son, Christ Jesus), (so that we do) not ever drift away (from the truth).

2 Because if the word spoken (by God and delivered) through the angels was sure (and unalterable) and every overstep and refusal to listen (to its judgment) received (that words) just repayment of reward (according to the judgment);

3 How will we escape (the reward) if we neglect (or completely disregard) so great a salvation (in the word spoken in the Son wherein He delivered us from death); which (salvation) was first spoken by the Lord (Jesus) and was confirmed to us by them that heard Him;

4 (And) God (Himself) has also bore witness (to Him), both with signs and wonders, and with various miracles, and gifts from the Holy Ghost, (confirming the word which is) according to His own will (to freely give us His life and immortality inside of flesh that can never die again)?

5 For He has not placed the world to come in subjection to (any of) the angels, (this world) of which we are speaking.

6 But one in a certain place gave testimony, saying, what is (it about) man, that You are (always) mindful (of and remembering Your promise) to him? or the son of man, that You visited (and cared for) Him (preserving His life from death immortal)?

7 You made Him a little lower than the angels (for a short while); (but) You have crowned Him with glory and honor, and have set Him over (the world to come and all) the works of Your hands:

8 You have put all things (in heaven and earth) in subjection under His feet. And in that He put all in subjection under Him, He left out nothing that is not put under Him. But now we do not yet see all things put under Him.

9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels because of the suffering of death (in the flesh), (who has been) decorated with (the) glory (of God inside of flesh that will never die again) and in honor (seated at the Father’s right hand); so that He through the grace (and everlasting kindness) of God should taste death for every man.

10 For it is only fitting for Him, for whom all things (were made) and by whom all things (were made), in bringing many sons to (the same) glory (and immortality), to make the author of their salvation perfect (by raising Him up a new man free from death in the image and likeness of God) through suffering (of death in the flesh).

11 Because both He that cleanses (them) from death, and they who are cleansed from death (and have been set apart for His life) are all one (flesh): for that reason, He is not ashamed to call them (His) brothers.

12 Saying, I will declare Your name (Father) to My brothers in the middle of the assembly (of those You have set apart for Your life) will I sing praises to You (crying out unto You who is able to save Me from death).

13 And again (He declared in another place); I will put My trust in Him (to rescue Me from death). And again (saying), behold (both) I and the children which God has given Me (will be saved).

14 Since therefore the children had partaken of flesh and (were corrupted by) blood He also Himself likewise (willingly) took part in the same (death that this served them), so that by His death He might destroy the one who held the dominion of death, (that slanderous accuser) the devil;

15 And (so that He could) deliver (setting free) those who through the fear of death were all their lifetime were held (captive) in bondage.

16 For surely, He did not take on (the appearance of) angels; but took the place of (a man born) the seed of Abraham.

17 Therefore in all things it was fitting for Him to come in the likeness of His brothers, so that He might become a merciful and trustworthy high priest (of men) in all things pertaining to God, to show Himself gracious in removing (the suffering at the hands of) death from the people.

18 For given that He Himself has (also) suffered being tempted (by death to preserve His own life as they are), He is able to powerfully rescue them that are tempted (removing their fear of death).