Charles Spurgeon Commentary Hebrews 2:17-18

"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. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted." — Hebrews 2:17-18 (ASV)

Therefore in all things it behoved him to be made like to his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to succour those who are tempted.

And this is the reason why he suffered, and why he became a man capable of suffering, that he might be able to succour those who are tempted. It was for this that Christ left heaven, for this he was born of the virgin, for this he lived, for this he died, that he might be able to succour those who are tempted.