14 Since the children have flesh and blood,(A) he too shared in their humanity(B) so that by his death he might break the power(C) of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil(D) 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear(E) of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.(F) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](G) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(H) and faithful high priest(I) in service to God,(J) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(K) 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.(L)

Jesus Greater Than Moses

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters,(M) who share in the heavenly calling,(N) fix your thoughts on Jesus, whom we acknowledge(O) as our apostle and high priest.(P)

Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers

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