Verse
Hebrews 2:18 — For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to…
“For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.”
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The verses around Hebrews 2:18.
16For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.
17Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
18For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Verse explanation
Closing the chapter, the letter explains why Jesus is able to help those being tempted: because He Himself has already gone through temptation and suffering, and knows from experience what it costs.
From the Hebrews 2 study in Bible in Stories.
Hebrews 2:18 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Porque n'aquillo que elle mesmo, sendo tentado, padeceu, pode soccorrer aos que são tentados.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Pois, naquilo em que ele mesmo sofreu ao ser tentado, ele pode socorrer aos que são tentados.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Y como él mismo sufrió la tentación, puede ayudar a los que son tentados.
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More verses about temptation
- 1 Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you…
- James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which…
- Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
- James 4:7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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