Hebrews 2:14-18

2:14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, he likewise shared in ¹  their humanity, ²  so that through death he could destroy ³  the one who holds the power of death (that is, the devil), 2:15 and set free those who were held in slavery all their lives by their fear of death. 2:16 For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham’s descendants. 2:17 Therefore he had ⁴  to be made like his brothers and sisters ⁵  in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement ⁶  for the sins of the people. 2:18 For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

[2:14]  ¹ tn Or “partook of” (this is a different word than the one in v. 14a).

[2:14]  ² tn Grk “the same.”

[2:14]  ³ tn Or “break the power of,” “reduce to nothing.”

[2:17]  ⁴ tn Or “he was obligated.”

[2:17]  ⁵ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.

[2:17]  ⁶ tn Or “propitiation.”