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Hebrews 2:17

World English Bible

Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

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Hebrews 2:17 in other translations

Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:17 · American Standard Version

Hebrews 2:17 in context

  1. 15and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
  2. 16For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring of Abraham.
  3. 17Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
  4. 18For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.