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Berean Standard Bible

“Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.”

Hebrews 2:18

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Chapter 2 explains why the Son, who is greater than the angels, became fully human. He shared our flesh and blood so that through death he could break the power of the devil and free those who lived in fear of death.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

World English Bible (WEB)

For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

King James Version (KJV)

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For having been put to the test himself, he is able to give help to others when they are tested.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for in that he suffered, himself being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque en cuanto él mismo padeció siendo tentado, es poderoso para socorrer á los que son tentados.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y ya que él mismo sufrió la tentación, puede ahora ayudar a los que son tentados.

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