Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself suffered being tempted, he is able to succor those who are tempted.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 26:37And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected.
John 10:29The Father, who has given them unto me, is greater than all; and no one is able to pluck them out of the hand of the Father.
2 Corinthians 12:7And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.
2 Timothy 1:12on account of which cause I indeed suffer these things: but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to stand guard over that which is committed unto me unto that day.
Hebrews 5:2being able to sympathize with the ignorant and erring, since himself is also compassed about with infirmity;
Hebrews 7:25wherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those coming unto God through him, ever living to intercede for them.
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 →