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Hebrews 2:17
New American Standard Bible
Hebrews 2:17
New American Standard Bible
17 Therefore, in all things He [a]had (A)to be made like His brothers so that He might (B)become a merciful and faithful (C)high priest in (D)things pertaining to God, to (E)make [b]propitiation for the sins of the people.
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- Hebrews 2:17 Lit was obligated to be
- Hebrews 2:17 I.e., reconciliation with God by atoning for the sins
Hebrews 2:17
New International Version
Hebrews 2:17
New International Version
17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](A) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(B) and faithful high priest(C) in service to God,(D) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(E)
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- Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers
Hebrews 2:17
King James Version
Hebrews 2:17
King James Version
17 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.
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Hebrews 2:17
New King James Version
Hebrews 2:17
New King James Version
17 Therefore, in all things He had (A)to be made like His brethren, that He might be (B)a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
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