2 That is why we must listen very carefully to the things we have heard. We must never forget them.

² What the angels said proved to be true. Every one who broke the law, and who did not obey it, was punished as he should be punished.

³ If that is so, then we will not get away without being punished. We will be punished if we forget or throw away this wonderful way to be saved. It was the Lord who first told people how to be saved. Then those who heard him told us the true way.