14. These children are people with physical bodies. So Jesus himself became like them and had the same experiences they have. Jesus did this so that, by dying, he could destroy the one who has the power of death—the devil.
15. Jesus became like these people and died so that he could free them. They were like slaves all their lives because of their fear of death.
16. Clearly, it is not angels that Jesus helps. He helps the people who are from Abraham.
17. For this reason, Jesus had to be made like us, his brothers and sisters, in every way. He became like people so that he could be their merciful and faithful high priest in service to God. Then he could bring forgiveness for the people’s sins.
18. And now he can help those who are tempted. He is able to help because he himself suffered and was tempted.