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For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
He that sanctifieth (ο αγιαζων). Present active articular participle of αγιαζω. Jesus is the sanctifier (9:13f.; 13:12).
19th Century
Anglican
For both he that sanctifieth . . .—The special meaning of “sanctify” in this Epistle (Hebrews 9:13; [Referen…
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Baptist
For which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Does this not very sweetly reveal to you the close relationship of Christ …
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For both he that sanctifies Not himself, though this is said of him, (John 17:19) nor his Father, though this also…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle, desiring to prove Christ’s eminence over the angels, relied on the authority of a prophet who said something related to Ch…
