ἔχωμεν … λατρεύωμεν ACDL. In the constant variations of the MSS. between the indicative and the hortative in all similar passages, it is not easy to be sure of the reading.

μετὰ εὐλαβείας καὶ δέους AC. The MSS. vary; the μετὰ αἰδοῦς καὶ εὐλ. of the rec. is found in KL.

28. διό. This splendid strain of comparison and warning ends with a brief and solemn appeal.

ἔχωμεν χάριν. “Let us have grace,” or “let us feel thankfulness, whereby, &c.”

μετὰ εὐλαβείας (Hebrews 5:7; Hebrews 11:7) καὶ δέους. “With godly caution and fear.” The word δέος for “fear” does not occur elsewhere in the N.T.

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