Hebrews 2:2
Context2:2 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
Context12:11 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.


[2:2] 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]).
[2:2] 2 tn Grk “through angels became valid and every violation.”
[12:11] 3 tn Grk “all discipline at the time does not seem to be of joy, but of sorrow.”