Hebrews 2:16

For surely it is not angels that he helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.

In Context

15and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death.

17Therefore he had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Romans 4:16For this reason the promise comes by faith, so that it may be according to grace and be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring, not only to the one who is of the law, but also to the one who is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

Galatians 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants and heirs according to the promise.

Hebrews 12:10For our fathers disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.

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 →

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