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16 For surely his concern is not for angels, but he is concerned for Abraham’s descendants. 17 Therefore he had[a] to be made like his brothers and sisters[b] in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement[c] for the sins of the people. 18 For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 2:17 tn Or “he was obligated.”
  2. Hebrews 2:17 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 2:11.
  3. Hebrews 2:17 tn Or “propitiation.”