Hebrews 2:9-18 (New International Version)
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But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor1 because he suffered death,2 so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.3
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In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists,4 should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.5
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Both the one who makes men holy6 and those who are made holy7 are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.8
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He says, "I will declare your name to my brothers; in the presence of the congregation I will sing your praises."a9
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And again, "I will put my trust in him."b10 And again he says, "Here am I, and the children God has given me."c11
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Since the children have flesh and blood,12 he too shared in their humanity13 so that by his death he might destroy14 him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil15--
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and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear16 of death.
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For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's descendants.17
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For this reason he had to be made like his brothers18 in every way, in order that he might become a merciful19 and faithful high priest20 in service to God,21 and that he might make atonement ford the sins of the people.22
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Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.23
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