Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
16For, verily, he does not take hold of angels, but he takes hold of the posterity of Abraham.
18For, inasmuch as he himself has suffered in being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Cross References
Romans 5:10For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18And all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 2:15-18
Christ's Incarnation. ( a. d. 62.) 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; 15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be… Read the whole commentary →