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A High Priest Who Understands
Commentators stress that Jesus' ability to help is not just based on his divine power, but on his shared human experience. Because he personally suffered and faced temptation, he is uniquely qualified to sympathize with our struggles. As one scholar notes, the Greek word for 'succor' means 'to run at a cry for help.' When you are tempted, you have a High Priest who understands and rushes to your aid.
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 2:18
18th Century
Theologian
For in that he himself... Because he has suffered, he is able to sympathize with sufferers.
Being tempted. Or, be…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 2:18
In that (εν ω). Literally, "In which" (=εν τουτω εν ω, in that in which), a causal idea, though in Ro 14:22 εν ω means "wherein."<…
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 2:18
19th Century
Bishop
For.—The necessity of being in all things made like to His brethren has been shown from the nature of the case; it is now…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 2:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
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 pertaini…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 2:18
The sufferings Jesus endured enable him to help others. Contrary to what might have been expected, he suffered—not only on the cross, but throughou…
John Calvin
On Hebrews 2:18
16th Century
Theologian
For in that he himself has suffered, etc. Having been tried by our evils, he is ready, he says, to bring us help. The word te…
John Gill
On Hebrews 2:18
17th Century
Pastor
For in that he himself has suffered being tempted
By Satan, at his entrance on his public ministry, and a little befo…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 2:14–18
17th Century
Minister
The angels fell and remained without hope or help. Christ never designed to be the Savior of the fallen angels; therefore, He did not take their na…