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14 Since then the children were made subject to a state of mortality, so he himself likewise was subject to the same condition: that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; 15 and deliver them who thro' fear of death were all their life-time in a state of slavery. 16 for he is not the deliverer of angels; but the deliverer of Abraham's posterity. 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. Hebrews 2:14-18, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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