Summary
The chapter opens with a warning to give earnest heed to the gospel so that the great salvation spoken by the Lord does not slip away. It explains that God’s word, confirmed through signs and wonders, was declared by angels and witnessed by the world. The text emphasizes that Jesus, though made a little lower than angels, was crowned with glory and honour to bear death for humanity’s sake. By sharing in human flesh and facing death, He defeated the power of death—the devil—and freed those bound by fear. Jesus’ suffering and temptation enable Him to act as a merciful, faithful high priest, reconciling people to God. Throughout, the writer calls believers “brethren” and declares that they will praise God together in the church. The passage concludes by affirming the believer’s trust in Jesus as the perfect savior and intercessor.