Hebrews 2:17

Hebrews chapter 2 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.

Context

v.16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.

v.17This passage

v.18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Colossians 1:21

    And you, being in time past alienated and enemies in your mind in your evil works,

  • Daniel 9:24

    Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.

  • Hebrews 3:2

    who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also was Moses in all his house.

  • Hebrews 4:14

    Having then a great high priest, who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

  • Ephesians 2:16

    and might reconcile them both in one body unto God through the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

  • Hebrews 2:14

    Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;