Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord… Bear in mind the teaching that lies hid in the derivation of the word "neglect." It signifies "not to gather up." It paints to us the blind man walking through a valley of diamonds, and in his ignorance gathering up none. And when, in their ignorance, men do not avail themselves of "the riches of God's grace," placed within their reach, how can they "escape" the results of their folly? Parallel Verses KJV: How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; |
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