Hebrews 2:16-17

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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

Inspirational illustration of Hebrews 2:17 -- 17For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement forthe sins of the peop

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Illustration of Hebrews 2:17

Illustration of Hebrews 2:17 -- He had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.

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