Hebrews 2:17
Whence it was right for him to be in all respects 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.
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In Context
16For surely he doth not help angels, but he helpeth the offspring of Abraham.
18For in that he himself hath suffered, being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
Cross References
Ezekiel 45:15And ye shall offer one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, from the watered pastures of Israel, for the flour-offering and for the burnt-offering, and for the thank-offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the Lord Jehovah.
Ezekiel 45:20And so shalt thou do on the seventh day for him that hath transgressed through error or simplicity; so shall ye make reconciliation for the house.
Romans 5:10For if while enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more having been reconciled shall we be saved by his life;
2 Corinthians 5:18And all things are from God, who reconciled us to himself by 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 →