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16 For surely he was not concerned with helping angels but with helping Abraham’s offspring.[a] 17 For this reason, he had to become like his brothers in every way, in order that he would be a merciful and faithful high priest in the things pertaining to God, so that he could pay[b] for the sins of the people. 18 Indeed, because he suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.

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  1. Hebrews 2:16 Literally seed
  2. Hebrews 2:17 Or atone

16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.(A) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](B) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(C) and faithful high priest(D) in service to God,(E) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(F) 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.(G)

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  1. Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers