17 [a]Wherefore in [b]all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be [c]merciful, and a [d]faithful high Priest in things concerning God, that he might make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

18 For in that he suffered, and was [e]tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 2:17 He applieth the same to the Priesthood, for which he should not have benefit, unless he had become man, and that like unto us in all things, sin only except.
  2. Hebrews 2:17 Not only as touching nature, but qualities also.
  3. Hebrews 2:17 That he might be truly touched with the feeling of our miseries.
  4. Hebrews 2:17 Doing his office sincerely.
  5. Hebrews 2:18 Was tried and egged to wickedness by the devil.

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