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Hebrews 2:14
New International Version
Hebrews 2:14
New International Version
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)—
Hebrews 2:14
New Living Translation
Hebrews 2:14
New Living Translation
14 Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had[a] the power of death.
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- 2:14 Or has.
Hebrews 2:14
King James Version
Hebrews 2:14
King James Version
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
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Hebrews 2:17
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Hebrews 2:17
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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)
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- Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers
Hebrews 2:17
New Living Translation
Hebrews 2:17
New Living Translation
17 Therefore, 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
King James Version
Hebrews 2:17
King James Version
17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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