1 Therefore, it is necessary that we with more diligence keep the things which we have heard, so that we do not fall. 2 For if the word spoken by the ministry of angels was steadfast and every rebellion and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, 3 how shall we escape, if we belittle such great saving health? Which, having begun to be published by the Lord, has been confirmed unto us by those that heard him, 4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders and with diverse miracles and gifts of the Holy Spirit, distributing them according to his own will?