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Hebrews 2:17

American Standard Version

Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

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Hebrews 2:17 in other translations

Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 2:17 · World English Bible

Hebrews 2:17 in context

  1. 15and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
  2. 16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.
  3. 17Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
  4. 18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.