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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 2, Verse 16

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For verily he took not on [him the nature of] angels; but he took on [him] the seed of Abraham.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
Wherefore it behooved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
New English Translation
For which ones heard and rebelled? Was it not all who came out of Egypt under Moses’ leadership?
World English Bible
For most certainly, he doesn't give help to angels, but he gives help to the seed of Abraham.
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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,
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Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
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When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.