“For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.”
It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking — the author pivots from the present age to the future age, which will not be under angelic governance but under humanity's—specifically, the humanity of Jesus. This sets up the argument for Jesus' incarnation and humiliation.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 2:5
I could have wished to know for certain whether any hear with fitting earnestness the things that are said, whether we are not casting the seeds by the wayside: for in that case I should have made my instructions with more cheerfulness. For we shall speak, though no one hear, for the fear which is laid on us by our Saviour. For, says He, testify to this people; even if they hear not, you shall yourself be guiltless. See Ezekiel 3:19 If however I had been persuaded of your…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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