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Hebrews 2:16-17
English Standard Version
Hebrews 2:16-17
English Standard Version
16 For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he (A)helps the offspring of Abraham. 17 Therefore he had (B)to be made like his brothers in every respect, (C)so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest (D)in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
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Hebrews 2:16-17
New International Version
Hebrews 2:16-17
New International Version
16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.(A) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](B) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(C) and faithful high priest(D) in service to God,(E) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(F)
Footnotes
- Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers
Hebrews 2:16-17
King James Version
Hebrews 2:16-17
King James Version
16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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