Hebrews 2:17-18 whence it was necessary he should be in all things like his brethren; that he might be a merciful high priest, and faithfully discharge the divine office of expiating the sins of the people.

Mace⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁷ whence it was necessary he should be in all things like his brethren; that he might be a merciful high priest, and faithfully discharge the divine office of expiating the sins of the people. ¹⁸ for having himself stood the test of sufferings, he is capable of being moved to relieve those who undergo such tryals.