Jesus Briefly Humbled

But we do see Him who was (A)made [a]for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, (B)because of the suffering of death (C)crowned with glory and honor, so that (D)by the grace of God He might (E)taste death (F)for everyone.

10 For (G)it was fitting for Him, (H)for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to (I)perfect the [b](J)author of their salvation through sufferings.

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  1. Hebrews 2:9 Or a little lower
  2. Hebrews 2:10 Or leader

14 Therefore, since the children share in [a](A)flesh and blood, (B)He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that (C)through death He might render powerless (D)him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through (E)fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 For assuredly He does not [b]give help to angels, but He gives help to the [c]descendant of Abraham. 17 Therefore, He [d]had (F)to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might (G)become a merciful and faithful (H)high priest in (I)things pertaining to God, to (J)make propitiation for the sins of the people. 18 For since He Himself was (K)tempted in that which He has suffered, He is able to come to the aid of those who are tempted.

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  1. Hebrews 2:14 Lit blood and flesh
  2. Hebrews 2:16 Lit take hold of angels, but He takes hold of
  3. Hebrews 2:16 Lit seed
  4. Hebrews 2:17 Lit was obligated to be