Hebrews 2:16-17 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

¹⁷For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

— Hebrews 2:16-17

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Illustration of Hebrews 2:17

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