Hebrews 2:18 NLT,NIV,ESV

The Pulpit Commentary - Hebrews 2:18

Such power of sympathy Christ, by undergoing human sulk. ring and temptation, acquired. For in that (or, wherein ) he hath suffered himself being tempted (or having been himself tempted in that wherein he hath suffered ) , he is able to succor them that are tempted. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:18

For in that he himself ... - “Because” he has suffered, he is able to sympathize with sufferers.Being tempted - Or, being “tried.” The Greek word used here is more general in its meaning than the English word “tempted.” It means to “put to the proof;” to try the nature or character of; and this may be done either:(1)By subjecting a person to “afflictions” or “sufferings” that his true character may be tried - that it may be seen whether he has sincere piety and love to God; or.(2)By allowing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Hebrews 2:17-18

Hebrews 2:17-18. Wherefore in all things That essentially pertain to our nature, and in all sufferings and temptations; it behooved him In respect of the office, duty, and employment he had taken upon him; or it was highly fit and proper, yea, necessary, in order to his design of redeeming them; to be made like his brethren That is, a mortal man; that By experience of suffering in himself; he might be a merciful and faithful High-Priest Merciful toward sinners, affected with the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Hebrews 2:5-18

Christ’s humanity and suffering (2:5-18)Jews considered that human beings were inferior to angels. They therefore wondered how Jesus Christ could be superior to angels when in fact he was a man.The writer points out that this human status of inferiority to angels is only temporary. God’s original purpose was that human beings should rule over all things, but because of sin they lost this authority and are themselves in need of salvation (5-8). Jesus Christ, in order to save them, took their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Hebrews 2:18

in that = wherein. tempted = tried or tested. Compare Matthew 4:1 and Luke 22:23 . succour . Compare 2 Corinthians 6:2 . read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Hebrews 2:18

18. For—explanation of how His being made like His brethren in all things has made Him a merciful and faithful High Priest for us ( :-). in that—rather as Greek, "wherein He suffered Himself; having been tempted, He is able to succor them that are being tempted" in the same temptation; and as "He was tempted (tried and afflicted) in all points," He is able (by the power of sympathy) to succor us in all possible temptations and trials incidental to man (Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 5:2). He is the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:10-18

E. The Son’s Solidarity with Humanity 2:10-18The writer next emphasized the future glory that the Son will experience to heighten his readers’ appreciation for Him and for their own future with Him. He did this by reflecting on Psalms 8. He wanted his readers to appreciate these things so they would continue to live by faith rather than departing from God’s will (cf. James 1; 1 Peter 1). This section concludes the first major part of the writer’s address and prepares his audience for the next... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Hebrews 2:18

As our priest, Jesus Christ can help us because He has undergone the same trials we experience (in body, mind, and emotions) and has emerged victorious. The testing in view is temptation to depart from God’s will, specifically apostasy. The picture is of an older brother helping his younger brothers navigate the pitfalls of growing up successfully. That is the role that a priest plays."Think of it this way-which bridge has undergone the greatest stress, the one that collapses under its first... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Hebrews 2:1-18

Jesus Exalted in Humiliation1-4. The former dispensation, even though mediated by comparatively inferior beings such as the angels, was yet so sacred that all neglect of it was severely punished. This being so, a far more terrible fate must now be theirs who neglect the revelation brought by the Son of God Himself, delivered to us by eye-witnesses, and authenticated by miracles and gifts of the Holy Ghost.1. Let them slip] RV ’drift away from them,’ as a ship from its moorings. This was what... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Hebrews 2:5-18

(5-18) It was needful that Jesus, as Author of salvation to man, should in all points be made like to those whom He saves, and in their likeness suffer and die; thus He becomes for them a merciful and faithful High Priest. read more