1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2 For since ^wthe message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3 ^xhow shall we ^yescape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and ^zit was attested to us by those who heard, 4 while ^aGod also bore witness by ^bsigns and wonders and various miracles and ^cby gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.