The author includes himself among the hearers, speaking also to himself. This we
(see also Hebrews 1:2) gives a warm tone even while the seriousness of his appeal is felt. The superior position of the Son described in chapter 1 affects us! In this way he motivates his hearers to continue listening1.2
1 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it.