Hebrews 2:14

14 Therefore, since the children share in 1flesh and blood, 2He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that 3through death He might render powerless 4him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,

Hebrews 2:14 In-Context

12 saying, "I WILL PROCLAIM YOUR NAME TO MY BRETHREN, IN THE MIDST OF THE CONGREGATION I WILL SING YOUR PRAISE."
13 And again, "I WILL PUT MY TRUST IN HIM." And again, "BEHOLD, I AND THE CHILDREN WHOM GOD HAS GIVEN ME."
14 Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives.
16 For assuredly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendant of Abraham.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Matthew 16:17
  • 2. John 1:14
  • 3. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; 2 Timothy 1:10
  • 4. John 12:31; 1 John 3:8

Footnotes 1

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