17 Therefore, in all things He [a]had (A)to be made like His brothers so that He might (B)become a merciful and faithful (C)high priest in (D)things pertaining to God, to (E)make [b]propitiation for the sins of the people.

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  1. Hebrews 2:17 Lit was obligated to be
  2. Hebrews 2:17 I.e., reconciliation with God by atoning for the sins

17 For this reason he had to be made like them,[a](A) fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful(B) and faithful high priest(C) in service to God,(D) and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.(E)

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  1. Hebrews 2:17 Or like his brothers