Hebrews 2:17
Therefore he ought in all things to be made like unto his brethren, in order that he might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things appertaining to God, to the end that he may atone for the sins of the people.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
Cross References
Romans 5:10For if being enemies we are reconciled to God through the death of his Son; how much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved through his life:
2 Corinthians 5:18All things are from God, the one having reconciled us unto himself through Christ, and gave 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 →