Hebrews 2:16-17

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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Hebrews 2:17

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Cross References for Hebrews 2:16-17

• Hebrews 4:14-5:2
• Philippians 2:7-8
• Hebrews 2:14
• Galatians 3:29
• Romans 5:10
• Hebrews 7:26
• 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
• Galatians 3:16
• Hebrews 2:11
• Romans 4:16-25

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