Hebrews 1:14

14. They The angels in contrast with the Son. He is enthroned at God’s right hand; they are perpetual servants.

All Even to the highest rank. Even Gabriel ministered to Daniel.

Ministering Liturgical; that is, performing a public and sacred service. For the liturgia (whence our liturgy) was originally in Athens a public service rendered by wealthy citizens to the public at their own expense; thence the term designated the sacred ministrations of the Jewish priesthood in the temple. The angels are liturgical spirits performing God’s public ministrations. The angels are not menials or secular servants; they are sacred servitors. They do not carry on the processes of mere physical nature.

Spirits In contrast with human, corporeal, ministers.

Sent forth Passive participle in the continuous present, being ever sent forth. Whence sent forth, may appear from our closing note on Hebrews 1:3.

For Not to. Their service is rendered to God in behalf of men. And not for all men, but specially for heirs; or, rather, those who are about to be heirs; heirs not only in expectation but in possession; that is, who will in due time come into a realized inheritance of salvation. Notes on Matthew 18:10, and Ephesians 2:2.