Hebrews 2:16
For truly he does not help angels; but he helps the descendants of Abraham.
Revised King James New Testament
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 deliver those who through fear of death were all their lives subject to bondage.
Cross References
Matthew 1:1The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Romans 4:16Therefore it is by faith, that it might be by grace; so that the promise might be certain to all his descendants; not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
Galatians 3:29And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Hebrews 12:10For they disciplined us for a short time as seemed best to them; but he disciplines us for our good, that we might be partakers of 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 →