Hebrews 2:17-18
New American Standard Bible
17 Therefore, in all things He [a]had (A)to be made like His brothers so that He might (B)become a merciful and faithful (C)high priest in (D)things pertaining to God, to (E)make [b]propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was [c](F)tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are [d]tempted.
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- Hebrews 2:17 Lit was obligated to be
- Hebrews 2:17 I.e., reconciliation with God by atoning for the sins
- Hebrews 2:18 Or tested
- Hebrews 2:18 Or tested
Hebrews 2:17-18
English Standard Version
17 Therefore he had (A)to be made like his brothers in every respect, (B)so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest (C)in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For because he himself has suffered (D)when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
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Hebrews 2:17-18
Common English Bible
17 Therefore, he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every way. This was so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, in order to wipe away the sins of the people. 18 He’s able to help those who are being tempted, since he himself experienced suffering when he was tempted.
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Hebrews 2:17-18
New Living Translation
17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters,[a] so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people. 18 Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.
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- 2:17 Greek like the brothers.
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