Hebrews 2:2

2:2 For if the message spoken through angels ¹  proved to be so firm that every violation ²  or disobedience received its just penalty,

Hebrews 12:11

12:11 Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. ³  But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness ⁴  for those trained by it.

¹ sn The message spoken through angels refers to the OT law, which according to Jewish tradition was mediated to Moses through angels (cf. Deut 33:2; Ps 68:17-18; Acts 7:38, 53; Gal 3:19; and Jub. 1:27, 29; Josephus, Ant. 15.5.3 [15.136]).

² tn Grk “through angels became valid and every violation.”

³ tn Grk “all discipline at the time does not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow.”

⁴ tn Grk “the peaceful fruit of righteousness.”