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Summary
Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
A merciful
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Bible References
It
Hebrews 2:11
For both he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Philippians 2:7
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
A merciful
Hebrews 3:2
He was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God's house.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
To make
Romans 5:10
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18
All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation;
Ephesians 2:16
and might reconcile them both to God in one body through the cross, by which he put to death the hostility.
Colossians 1:21
And although you were once alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds,
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John 11:35
Jesus wept.