And it was necessary for Jesus to be like us, his brothers,
so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God,
a Priest who would be both merciful to us
and faithful to God in dealing with the sins of the people.
Hebrews 2:17 Living Bible
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But you, dear friends,
by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ
to bring you to eternal life.
Jude 20-21 NIV