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Hebrews 2:17
New International Version
Hebrews 2:17
New International Version
17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](A) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(B) and faithful high priest(C) in service to God,(D) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(E)
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- Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers
Hebrews 2:17
New King James Version
Hebrews 2:17
New King James Version
17 Therefore, in all things He had (A)to be made like His brethren, that He might be (B)a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
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Hebrews 2:17
Good News Translation
Hebrews 2:17
Good News Translation
17 This means that he had to become like his people in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, so that the people's sins would be forgiven.
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Hebrews 2:17
Contemporary English Version
Hebrews 2:17
Contemporary English Version
17 He had to be one of us, so he could serve God as our merciful and faithful high priest and sacrifice himself for the forgiveness of our sins.
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