Hebrews 2

Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For if the word spoken through angels proved binding, and every transgression and act of disobedience received a just penalty, how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? It was first announced through the Lord and was confirmed to us by those who heard him, while God also bore witness with signs and wonders, various miracles, and distributions of the Holy Spirit according to his own will. For God did not subject the world to come, of which we are speaking, to angels. But someone has testified somewhere,
“What is man that you remember him, or the son of man that you care for him? You made him lower than the angels for a little while;
you crowned him with glory and honor; you subjected all things under his feet.”
For in subjecting all things to him, he left nothing that was not subject to him. Yet now we do not see all things subject to him. But we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that, apart from God, he might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting that he, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, saying,
“I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” And again,
“I will put my trust in him.”
And again,
“Here I am, and the children God has given me.” Since the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared in the same, so that through death he might render powerless the one who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham's offspring. Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. For because he himself suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

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