World English Bible
Hebrews 2:17
“Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.”
Verse in context — Hebrews 2
15
and might deliver all of them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16
For most certainly, he doesn't give help to angels, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.
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Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
18
For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
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