Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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.

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Bible References

It

Hebrews 2:11
For both he who sanctifies and those whom he is sanctifying are all from One; for which reason he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying.
Philippians 2:7
but emptied himself of his glory by taking the form of a slave, when he was born in the likeness of men.

A merciful

Hebrews 3:2
How faithful he was to the God who appointed him! For while Moses also was faithful in all God's house,
Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins.

To make

Romans 5:10
For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved in his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all this is from God, who through Christ reconciled me to himself, and gave me the ministry of reconciliation;
Ephesians 2:16
Thus he reconciled us both in one body to God by his cross, on which he slew our enmity.
Colossians 1:21
And you, alienated as you once were, hostile at heart in your evil deeds,

General references

John 11:35
Jesus burst into tears.