15. and in this way set free those who were slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.
16. For it is clear that it is not the angels that he helps. Instead, he helps the descendants of Abraham.
17. This means that he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every way, in order to be their faithful and merciful High Priest in his service to God, so that the people's sins would be forgiven.
18. And now he can help those who are tempted, because he himself was tempted and suffered.