Heb 2:17, 8:3-4, 9:9, 10:11, 11:4 | ISV | STEP | Thus he had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God and could atone for the people's sins.

‏ Hebrews 2:17

17 Thus he had to become like his brothers in every way, so that he could be a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God and could atone for the people's sins.Phil 2:7; Heb 4:15; 5:1-2

‏ Hebrews 8:3-4

3 For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. Therefore, this high priest ^{▼▼Lit. this one} had to offer something too.Eph 5:2; Heb 5:1; 9:14 4 Now if he were on earth, he would not even be a priest, because other men offer the gifts prescribed by the law.

‏ Hebrews 9:9

9 This is an illustration of the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered could not make the conscience of the worshiper perfect,Gal 3:21; Heb 7:18-19

‏ Hebrews 10:11

11 Day after day every priest stands and repeatedly offers the same sacrifices that can never take away sins.Num 28:3; Heb 7:4, 27

‏ Hebrews 11:4

4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain did, ^{▼▼The Gk. lacks did} and by it he was declared to be righteous, since God himself accepted his offerings. And by faith ^{▼▼Lit. by it} he continues to speak, even though he is dead.Gen 4:4, 10; Matt 23:35; Heb 12:24; 1John 3:12