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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 2, Verse 9

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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.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
New English Translation
“There your fathers tested me and tried me, and they saw my works for forty years.
World English Bible
But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
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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,
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Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.
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And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.
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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;
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And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
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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.