1. Because of this it behoveth [us] more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside,
2. for if the word being spoken through messengers did become stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience did receive a just recompense,
3. how shall we escape, having neglected so great salvation? which a beginning receiving--to be spoken through the Lord--by those having heard was confirmed to us,