17 Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters[a] pertaining to God, to make atonement[b](A) for the sins of the people.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 2:17 Lit things
  2. 2:17 Or propitiation

Christ, a High Priest

For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

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