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Hebrews 2:1

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

2 For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

3 how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

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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].
DARBY
For this reason we should give heed more abundantly to the things [we have] heard, lest in any way we should slip away.
BLB
Because of this, it is necessary for us to give heed more abundantly to the things having been heard, lest ever we should drift away.
ÅB
Derfor må vi så meget mere gi akt på det vi har hørt, for at vi ikke skal drive bort derfra.
OTB
Derfor må vi gi desto mer akt på det vi har hørt, så vi ikke driver bort fra det.
B1930
Derfor må vi så meget mere gi akt på det vi har hørt, forat vi ikke skal drive bort derfra.

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