Hebrews 2:17 · KJV
"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."
King James Version
What does Hebrews 2:17 mean? →Passage Context
15And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17Wherefore 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.
18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Devotional Reflection
LoveGratitudeAwe
The Bible doesn't say that Jesus "had to" do a lot of things. This is important. Jesus had to come into our world. Notice that He did this so He could be exactly the same as us, His brothers and sisters. Why? So that He could be the perfect and trustworthy high priest who not only made up for our sins but also died for them. Incredible!
Prayer
Thank you, Lord Jesus, for making such a big sacrifice so that I could be adopted into our Father's family and become your younger sibling in our eternal family. Thank you for this grace, which came from your love and was done because of your love. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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