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¶ Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which
we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward. |
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How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first
began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that
heard him;
4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? |
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unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof
we speak.
6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 7 Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: |
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Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put
all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him.
But now we see not yet all things put under him.
9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. |
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¶ For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all
things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their
salvation perfect through sufferings.
11 For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. |
11 - Sanctifieth He makes us holy. |
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¶ Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood,
he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might
destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
15 And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. 16 For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. |
14 - Flesh and blood ... destroy Here is why Christ's death opened the way for our salvation. Christ was victorious over Satan who had claimed that obedience was impossible for fallen humans. Christ could bring them sanctification (make them holy) and help them remain holy. In forgiving our sins, He took the responsibility of our guilt on Himself. He then died as our substitute. And Satan's argument was lost. Praise God! Praise His holy name! |
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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.
18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. 3:1 ¶ Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; |
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- Made like his brethren Some take this to mean that He had
a sinful nature or even that He was sinful! The "brethren" were "sanctified"
or made holy v11. They are those who are
born again. In the first verse of the next chapter we see that they are
"holy brethren." Of course the word, brethren, is generic applying to both
men and women.
The explanation continues into the next chapter. |
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