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.
GNV
Hebrews 2:17
Wherefore in all things it behoued him to be made like vnto his brethren, that hee might be mercifull, and a faithfull hie Priest in things concerning God, that he might make reconciliation for the sinnes of the people.
Parallel Translations
Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Cross References
Philippians 2:7–8Hebrews 4:14–5:2Hebrews 2:14Romans 5:102 Corinthians 5:18–21Hebrews 7:26Hebrews 2:11Daniel 9:24Hebrews 3:5Colossians 1:21Ephesians 2:16Leviticus 8:15Romans 15:17Hebrews 7:28Ezekiel 45:20
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