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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 the one sanctifying and they who are sanctified are all of one: on account of which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Philippians 2:7
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
A merciful
Hebrews 3:2
being faithful to him who appointed him, as indeed Moses in all his house.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest, being received from men, presides over men in the things appertaining to God, in order that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:
To make
Romans 5:10
For if being enemies we are reconciled to God through the death of his Son; how much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved through his life:
2 Corinthians 5:18
All things are from God, the one having reconciled us unto himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation,
Ephesians 2:16
and that he may reconcile both in one body to God through the cross, having slain the enmity on in.
Colossians 1:21
And you, being at one time aliens and enemies in your minds on account of wicked works, nevertheless he has now reconciled
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John 11:35
Jesus wept.