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Berean Standard Bible

“Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?”

Hebrews 1:14

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The first chapter of Hebrews argues that the Son is superior to the angels. The author strings together several Old Testament quotations to show Christ's unique status.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?

World English Bible (WEB)

Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

King James Version (KJV)

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Are they not all helping spirits, who are sent out as servants to those whose heritage will be salvation?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

are they not all spirits of service -- for ministration being sent forth because of those about to inherit salvation?

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¿No son todos espíritus administradores, enviados para servicio á favor de los que serán herederos de salud?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¿Acaso no se dedican todos los ángeles a servir a Dios?, ¿acaso no los envía Dios para que ayuden a los que recibirán la salvación?

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