Hebrews 2:17

New International Version

¹⁷For 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

¹⁷Therefore, 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

New Living Translation

¹⁷Therefore, 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.

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2:17 Greek like the brothers.

Hebrews 2:17

Good News Translation

¹⁷This 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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