Hebrews 2:11-18 - Jesus Became One Of Us To Help Us

11 because both the one who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers 12 when he says, "I will announce your name to my brothers. I will praise you within the congregation."

13 And again, "I will trust him." And again, "I am here with the children God has given me."

14 Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood, he himself also shared the same things, so that by his death he might destroy the one who has the power of death (that is, the Devil) 15 and might free those who were slaves all their lives because they were terrified by death. 16 For it is clear that he did not come to help angels. No, he came to help Abraham's descendants, 17 thereby becoming like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God and could atone for the people's sins. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.


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