Hebrews 2:17-18

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¹⁷That’s why he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he might become a merciful and trustworthy high priest in God’s presence, to make atonement for the sins of the people. ¹⁸He himself has suffered, you see, through being put to the test, and that’s why he is able to help those who are being tested right now.

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Hebrews 2:17-18

New International Version

¹⁷For this reason he had to be made like them,^[a]^(A) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful^(B) and faithful high priest^(C) in service to God,^(D) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.^(E) ¹⁸Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.^(F)

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Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers

Hebrews 2:17-18

New King James Version

¹⁷Therefore, in all things He had ^(A)to be made like His brethren, that He might be ^(B)a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. ¹⁸^(C)For in that He Himself has suffered, being ^[a]tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted.