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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 2, Verse 14

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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;
King James Version
And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
American Standard Version
and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
New English Translation
For we have become partners with Christ, if in fact we hold our initial confidence firm until the end.
World English Bible
Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in the same way partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
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For verily he took not on [him the nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham.
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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.
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For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
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Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;
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Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses [was faithful] in all his house.
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For this [man] was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.
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For every house is builded by some [man]; but he that built all things [is] God.
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And Moses verily [was] faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
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But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
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Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,