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A Reading
from the Letter to the Hebrews
(2:14-18)
Since the children share in blood and flesh,
Jesus likewise shared in them,
that through death he might destroy the one
who has the power of death, that is, the Devil,
and free those who through fear of death
had been subject to slavery all their life.
Surely he did not help angels
but rather the descendants of Abraham;
therefore, he had to become
like his brothers and sisters
in every way,
that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest
before God
to expiate the sins of the people.
Because he himself was tested
through what he suffered,
he is able to help those who are being tested.
HEBREWS 2:14-18 (NAB)
