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

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  1. Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers

15 For we do not have a high priest (A)who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been (B)tempted as we are, (C)yet without sin.

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15 For we do not have a high priest(A) who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are(B)—yet he did not sin.(C)

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He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions

13 Behold, (A)my servant shall act wisely;[a]
    he shall be high and lifted up,
    and shall be exalted.
14 As many were astonished at you—
    (B)his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,
    and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—

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  1. Isaiah 52:13 Or shall prosper

The Suffering and Glory of the Servant

13 See, my servant(A) will act wisely[a];
    he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.(B)
14 Just as there were many who were appalled(C) at him[b]
    his appearance was so disfigured(D) beyond that of any human being
    and his form marred beyond human likeness(E)

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  1. Isaiah 52:13 Or will prosper
  2. Isaiah 52:14 Hebrew you