Warning against Neglect

2 For this reason, we must pay attention all the more to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.^{(A) 2} For if the message spoken through angels was legally binding^[a](B) and every transgression and disobedience received a just punishment,^{(C) 3} how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?^(D) This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him.^(E)