Hebrews 2:1
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away `from them'.
King James 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.
World English Bible Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.
Hebrews 2:2
American King James For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;
American Standard Version For if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;
King James For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
World English Bible For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just penalty,
Hebrews 2:3
American King James How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by them that heard him;
American Standard Version how shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation? which having at the first been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed unto us by them that heard;
King James 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;
World English Bible how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation—which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard,
Hebrews 2:4
American King James God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
American Standard Version God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders, and by manifold powers, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will.
King James God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
World English Bible God also testifying with them, both by signs and wonders, by various works of power, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to his own will?
Hebrews 2:5
American King James For to the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
American Standard Version For not unto angels did he subject the world to come, whereof we speak.
King James For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
World English Bible For he didn’t subject the world to come, of which we speak, to angels.
Hebrews 2:6
American King James But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that you are mindful of him? or the son of man that you visit him?
American Standard Version But one hath somewhere testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
King James But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visitest him?
World English Bible But one has somewhere testified, saying, “What is man, that you think of him? Or the son of man, that you care for him?
Hebrews 2:7
American King James You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and did set him over the works of your hands:
American Standard Version Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor, And didst set him over the works of thy hands:
King James Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
World English Bible You made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor.
Hebrews 2:8
American King James You have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
American Standard Version Thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he subjected all things unto him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we see not yet all things subjected to him.
King James Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.
World English Bible You have put all things in subjection under his feet.” For in that he subjected all things to him, he left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we don’t yet see all things subjected to him.
Hebrews 2:9
American King James But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
American Standard Version But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, `even' Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every `man'.
King James But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
World English Bible But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
Hebrews 2:10
American King James For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
American Standard Version For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
King James For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
World English Bible For it became him, for whom are all things and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Hebrews 2:11
American King James For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
American Standard Version For both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
King James For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
World English Bible For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
Hebrews 2:12
American King James Saying, I will declare your name to my brothers, in the middle of the church will I sing praise to you.
American Standard Version saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.
King James Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
World English Bible saying, “I will declare your name to my brothers. Among the congregation I will sing your praise.”
Hebrews 2:13
American King James And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God has given me.
American Standard Version And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold, I and the children whom God hath given me.
King James And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
World English Bible Again, “I will put my trust in him.” Again, “Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me.”
Hebrews 2:14
American King James For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
American Standard Version Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
King James Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
World English Bible Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
Hebrews 2:15
American King James And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
American Standard Version and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
King James And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
World English Bible and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Hebrews 2:16
American King James For truly he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
American Standard Version For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
King James For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
World English Bible For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring of Abraham.
Hebrews 2:17
American King James Why in all things it behooved him to be made like to his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
American Standard Version Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
King James Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
World English Bible Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 2:18
American King James For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.
American Standard Version For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.
King James For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
World English Bible For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.