KJV ORIGINAL
For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God didn't put angels in charge of the future world we're talking about.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The future belongs to humans, not angels — that's the plan.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The anonymous author wrote to a community of Jewish Christians, likely in Rome or Italy, around 60-90 CE. It was written to encourage Jewish Christians who were facing persecution and considering abandoning their faith, by demonstrating the superiority of Christ over traditional Jewish practices.
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