KJV ORIGINAL
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But here's the thing, God never said to any angel, 'Come sit next to me in the place of honor while I deal with your enemies and put them under your feet.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus gets the throne next to God, no angel has ever been offered that seat.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The anonymous author of Hebrews wrote to Jewish Christians, likely in Rome or Italy, sometime before 70 AD. It was written to encourage them to persevere in their faith and not revert to Judaism amidst persecution and wavering commitment.
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