For if the word spoken through angels proved stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;

Because if the word which came through the angels was fixed, and in the past every evil act against God's orders was given its full punishment;

Διοτι εαν ο λογος ο λαληθεις δι' αγγελων εγεινε βεβαιος, και πασα παραβασις και παρακοη ελαβε δικαιαν μισθαποδοσιαν,

For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;