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A Shared Family Identity
The verse reveals a profound unity between Jesus ('he that sanctifieth') and believers ('they that are sanctified'). Commentators explain this 'oneness' means we share both a heavenly Father and a common human nature with Christ. This establishes a true family bond, making Jesus our brother and qualifying Him to be our Savior.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
For both he that sanctifieth. This clearly refers to the Lord Jesus. The object is to show that there was such a union between hi…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:11
He that sanctifieth (ο αγιαζων). Present active articular participle of αγιαζω. Jesus is the sanctifier (9:13f.; 13:12).
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
For both he that sanctifieth . . .—The special meaning of “sanctify” in this Epistle (Hebrews 9:13; [Referen…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:11
19th Century
Preacher
For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Does this not very sweetly reveal to you the close relationship of Christ …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:11
The writer now emphasizes the link between Jesus and those whom he saves. He “who makes men holy [GK 39]” is, of course, Jesus. He makes them into …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
For both He that sanctifies, etc. He proves that it was necessary that what He had said should be fulfilled in the person of Christ on acc…
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
For both he that sanctifies
Not himself, though this is said of him, (John 17:19) nor his Father, though this also…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:10–13
17th Century
Minister
Whatever the proud, carnal, and unbelieving may imagine or object, the spiritual mind will see a special glory in the cross of Christ and will be s…