Hebrews 2:18

New International Version

¹⁸Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.^(A)

Hebrews 2:18

Amplified Bible

¹⁸Because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and exposed to suffering.

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Hebrews 2:18

New Living Translation

¹⁸Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

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Hebrews 2:18

The Message

^16-18It’s obvious, of course, that he didn’t go to all this trouble for angels. It was for people like us, children of Abraham. That’s why he had to enter into every detail of human life. Then, when he came before God as high priest to get rid of the people’s sins, he would have already experienced it all himself—all the pain, all the testing—and would be able to help where help was needed.

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