Hebrews 2:14-18 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:17

Wherefore in all things - Because he thus laid hold on man in order to redeem him, it was necessary that he should in all things become like to man, that he might suffer in his stead, and make an atonement in his nature. That he might be a merciful and faithful high priest - Ἱνα ελεημων γενηται· That he might be merciful - that he might be affected with a feeling of our infirmities, that, partaking of our nature with all its innocent infirmities and afflictions, he might know how to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:18

For in that he himself hath suffered - The maxim on which this verse is founded is the following: A state of suffering disposes persons to be compassionate, and those who endure most afflictions are they who feel most for others. The apostle argues that, among other causes, it was necessary that Jesus Christ should partake of human nature, exposed to trials, persecutions, and various sufferings, that he might the better feel for and be led to succor those who are afflicted and sorely tried.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:14

Verse 14 14.Forasmuch then as the children, etc., or, since then the children, etc. This is an inference from the foregoing; and at the same time a fuller reason is given than what has been hitherto stated, why it behooved the Son of God to put on our flesh, even that he might partake of the same nature with us, and that by undergoing death he might redeem us from it. The passage deserves especial notice, for it not only confirms the reality of the human nature of Christ, but also shows the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:15

Verse 15 15.And deliver them who, etc. This passage expresses in a striking manner how miserable is the life of those who fear death, as they must feel it to be dreadful, because they look on it apart from Christ; for then nothing but a curse appears in it: for whence is death but from God’s wrath against sin? Hence is that bondage throughout life, even perpetual anxiety, by which unhappy souls are tormented; for through a consciousness of sin the judgment of God is ever presented to the view.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:16

Verse 16 16.For verily, or, For nowhere, etc. By this comparison he enhances the benefit and the honor with which Christ has favored us, by putting on our flesh; for he never did so much for angels. As then it was necessary that there should be a remarkable remedy for man’s dreadful ruin, it was the design of the Son of God that there should be some incomparable pledge of his love towards us which angels had not in common with us. That he preferred us to angels was not owing to our excellency,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:17

Verse 17 17.Wherefore in all things it behooved him to be made like unto his brethren, or, to be like his brethren, etc. In Christ’s human nature there are two things to be considered, the real flesh and the affections or feelings. The Apostle then teaches us, that he had not only put on the real flesh of man, but also all those feelings which belong to man, and he also shows the benefit that hence proceeds; and it is the true teaching of faith when we in our case find the reason why the Son of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:18

Verse 18 18.For in that he himself has suffered, etc. Having been tried by our evils, he is ready, he says, to bring us help. The word temptation here means no other thing than experience or probation; and to be able, is to be fit, or inclined, or suitable. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:11-16

The Incarnation a necessity of the redeeming work of Christ. A third argument to justify the Incarnation. The writer has already shown, first, that the Incarnation was not degrading; and second, that it was actually becoming; he here goes on to say that it was necessary. Subject—The Incarnation a necessity of the redeeming work of Christ. I. OUR LORD ON EARTH WAS A MAN AMONGST MEN . ( Hebrews 2:11 ) "Partook of the same" ( Hebrews 2:14 ). As usual, the writer... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:11-18

Jesus our Brother. Here the writer expands the statement of Hebrews 2:10 , and confirms it by suitable arguments. This closing paragraph of the first section of the Epistle emphasizes the fact that Jesus, the Son of God and the King of angels ( Hebrews 1:1-14 ), is also as Mediator our brother Man. I. THE BROTHERHOOD OF CHRIST . First, stated abstractly ( Hebrews 2:11 ). Next, illustrated from Old Testament Scripture ( Hebrews 2:12 , Hebrews 2:13 ), the Messianic... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:14

Christ robbing death of its terrors. I. OBSERVE A REASON FOR THE INCARNATION . When we look at all the Son of God achieved by the Incarnation, we see what an eminently reasonable thing it was. This seems to be forgotten by those who stumble at what they feel sure is a natural impossibility—that Jesus should have come into the world as he did. But if great ends were achieved by the Son of God thus stooping from his glory, entering the world as a babe, living a human life and... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:11-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:11-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:14

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