Hebrews 2:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.”
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“For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for, doubtless, of messengers it doth not lay hold, but of seed of Abraham it layeth hold,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Hebrews 2:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 22:18And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
- Matthew 1:1This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
- Romans 2:25Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision.
- Romans 4:16Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
- Galatians 3:16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.
- Galatians 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
- Hebrews 6:16Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
- Hebrews 12:10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
- 1 Peter 1:20He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
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