Hebrews 2:17

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Therefore he had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

Cross References

Romans 15:17

Therefore I have a reason for boasting in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

Romans 5:10

For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more will we be saved by his life now that we have been reconciled!

Ephesians 2:16

He reconciled both groups to God in one body through the cross, by which he put the hostility to death.

Colossians 1:21

At one time you were alienated from God and hostile in your minds because of your evil works. But now he has reconciled you

Hebrews 10:21

and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

Hebrews 2:11

For he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have one Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers,

Hebrews 2:14

Therefore, since the children all have flesh and blood, Jesus himself took on flesh and blood as well, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,

Hebrews 2:16

For surely it is not angels that he helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus Christ, the apostle and high priest of our confession,

Hebrews 3:2

who was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house.

Hebrews 3:5

Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, which provided testimony to what would be spoken later.

Hebrews 4:14

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.

Hebrews 4:15

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are, yet was without sin.

Hebrews 5:1

For every high priest taken from among the people is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 5:10

and was designated by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:2

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness.

Hebrews 5:5

In the same way, Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, “Yoʋ are my Son; today I have begotten yoʋ.”

Hebrews 6:20

where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, because he has become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:26

It was fitting for us to have such a high priest, one who is holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

Hebrews 7:28

For the law appoints as high priests men who have weakness, but the word of the oath, which came after the law, appoints the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 8:1

Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Hebrews 8:3

For every high priest is appointed to offer gifts and sacrifices; therefore, it was necessary for this priest also to have something to offer.

Hebrews 9:11

But when Christ came as high priest of the good things to come, through the greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands (that is, not of this creation),