how shall we escape if we despise so great salvation? Which at the first began to be preached of the Lord himself, and afterward was confirmed unto us ward, by them that heard it;

even as they declared them unto us, which from the beginning saw their selves, and were ministers at the doing:

but in these last days he hath spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath made heir of all things: by whom also he made the world.

See that ye despise not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not which refused him that spake on earth; Much more shall we not escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:

and was made perfect, and the cause of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him:

He that despiseth Moses' law, dieth without mercy under two or three witnesses.

Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.

Moreover, they that dwell in the Isles shall say even the same day, 'Behold, thus are we regarded! Whither shall we fly for help, that we might be delivered from the king of the Assyrians? How will we escape?'"

My righteousness is nigh, and my salvation shall go out, and mine arms shall judge nations, and islands shall look for me and shall tarry after mine arm.

For worms shall eat them as a garment, and moths shall devour them as it were wool. But my righteousness shall continue ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.

Behold, the LORD will make it known unto the ends of the world. And say ye unto the daughter of Zion, "Behold, he that is thy saviour cometh and his reward with him and his work before him.

But he fell from him, and sent his Ambassadors into Egypt that he might have horses and much people. Should that prosper? Should he be kept safe, that doth such things? Or should he escape, that breaketh his covenant?

For seeing he hath despised the oath, and broken the covenant - whereas he yet gave his hand thereupon - and done all these things, he shall not escape.

From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

ye serpents and generation of vipers, how should ye escape the damnation of hell?

After that John was taken, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,

And he said unto them, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the glad tidings to all creatures:

And hath raised up a horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David.

To whom he said, "What things?" And they said unto him, "Of Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet, mighty in deed and word, before God and all the people.

And that repentance, and remission of sins, should be preached in his name among all nations. And must begin at Jerusalem.

For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life.

And ye shall bear witness also, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

beginning at the baptism of John unto that same day that he was taken up from us - must one be ordained to bear witness with us of his resurrection."

"Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you with miracles and wonders, and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves know:

Neither is there salvation in any other. Nor yet also is there any other name given to men wherein we must be saved."

Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly,

Thinkest thou this, O thou man that judgest them which do such things and yet doest even the very same: that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

For when they shall say, "Peace, no danger," then cometh on them sudden destruction, as the travailing of a woman with child, and they shall not escape.

This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:

For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared

Let us fear, therefore, lest any of us forsaking the promise of entering into his rest, should seem to come behind.

Let us study therefore to enter into that rest; lest any man fall, after the same example, into unbelief:

Wherefore he is able also ever to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make intercession for us.

For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God. If it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them which believe not the gospel of God?

and said to the hills, and rocks, "Fall on us, and hide us from the presence of him that sitteth on the seat, and from the wrath of the lamb,

and cried with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation be ascribed to him that sitteth upon the seat of our God, and unto the lamb."

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Let us fear, therefore, lest any of us forsaking the promise of entering into his rest, should seem to come behind.
He that despiseth Moses' law, dieth without mercy under two or three witnesses.
See that ye despise not him that speaketh. For if they escaped not which refused him that spake on earth; Much more shall we not escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
Moreover, they that dwell in the Isles shall say even the same day, 'Behold, thus are we regarded! Whither shall we fly for help, that we might be delivered from the king of the Assyrians? How will we escape?'"
But he fell from him, and sent his Ambassadors into Egypt that he might have horses and much people. Should that prosper? Should he be kept safe, that doth such things? Or should he escape, that breaketh his covenant?
ye serpents and generation of vipers, how should ye escape the damnation of hell?
Thinkest thou this, O thou man that judgest them which do such things and yet doest even the very same: that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?
For when they shall say, "Peace, no danger," then cometh on them sudden destruction, as the travailing of a woman with child, and they shall not escape.
For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God. If it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them which believe not the gospel of God?
and said to the hills, and rocks, "Fall on us, and hide us from the presence of him that sitteth on the seat, and from the wrath of the lamb,

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and was made perfect, and the cause of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him:
Wherefore he is able also ever to save them that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth, to make intercession for us.
Behold, God is my salvation: I will be bold therefore and not fear. For the LORD God is my strength and my praise whereof I sing: and is become my saviour.
My righteousness is nigh, and my salvation shall go out, and mine arms shall judge nations, and islands shall look for me and shall tarry after mine arm.
Behold, the LORD will make it known unto the ends of the world. And say ye unto the daughter of Zion, "Behold, he that is thy saviour cometh and his reward with him and his work before him.
And hath raised up a horn of salvation unto us, in the house of his servant David.
For God so loveth the world, that he hath given his only son, for the intent that none that believe in him should perish: But should have everlasting life.
Neither is there salvation in any other. Nor yet also is there any other name given to men wherein we must be saved."
This is a true saying, and by all means worthy to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief:
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared
and cried with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation be ascribed to him that sitteth upon the seat of our God, and unto the lamb."

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but in these last days he hath spoken unto us by his son, whom he hath made heir of all things: by whom also he made the world.
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
After that John was taken, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
To whom he said, "What things?" And they said unto him, "Of Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet, mighty in deed and word, before God and all the people.
"Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you with miracles and wonders, and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves know:

And was

And he said unto them, "Go ye into all the world, and preach the glad tidings to all creatures:
even as they declared them unto us, which from the beginning saw their selves, and were ministers at the doing:
And that repentance, and remission of sins, should be preached in his name among all nations. And must begin at Jerusalem.
And ye shall bear witness also, because ye have been with me from the beginning.
beginning at the baptism of John unto that same day that he was taken up from us - must one be ordained to bear witness with us of his resurrection."
Him God raised up the third day, and showed him openly,

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And Moses told the children of Israel, that they should bring him that had cursed, out of the host, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded Moses.
And whosoever will not hearken unto the words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to cure the sick.
And ye are witnesses of these things.
We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
And the holy ghost also beareth us record of this, even when he told before,
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