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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
since He that sanctifieth, and they that are sanctified, are all of one. For which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Philippians 2:7
Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men:
A merciful
Hebrews 3:2
who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as Moses also was in all his house.
Hebrews 4:15
for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin.
Hebrews 5:1
For every high-priest taken from among men, is appointed for the sake of men in things relating to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:
To make
Romans 5:10
For if when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son; much more being reconciled shall we be saved by his life.
2 Corinthians 5:18
But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation;
Ephesians 2:16
and that He might reconcile both in one body unto God, by the cross, having thereby slain the enmity:
Colossians 1:21
And you that were formerly alienated, and enemies in your mind by wicked works,
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John 11:35
They say unto Him, Lord, come and see: and Jesus wept.