Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore, in all things it became him to be made like to his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
16For surely he does not succor angels; but he succors the seed of Abraham.
18For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Cross References
Romans 5:10For if, being enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his son; much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;
2 Corinthians 5:18And all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave 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 →