Therefore in all things he had 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.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
To be made like to his brethren in all things; (sin always excepted) i.e. to be tempted, to suffer, to die, that having the true nature of a suffering man, he might become a merciful high priest, fit to compassionate us in our sins, in our temptations and sufferings. (Witham) _
Wherefore it behooved [Him] in all things to be made like His brethren. What is this, in all things? He was born (he means), was brought up, grew, suffered all things necessary, at last He died. This is, in all things to be made like His brethren. For after he had discoursed much concerning His majesty and the glory on high, he then begins concerning the dispensation. And consider with how great power [he does this]. How he represents Him as having great zeal to be made like us: which was a sign of much care. For having said above, Inasmuch then as the children were partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself in like manner took part of the same; in this place also he says, in all things to be made like His brethren. Which is all but saying, He that is so great, He that is the brightness of His glory, He that is the express image of His person, He that made the worlds, He that sits on the right hand of the Father, He was willing and earnest to become our brother in all things, and fo...
