Hebrews 2:9 “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now cro…”

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

World English Bible

But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.

American Standard Version

But we behold him who hath been made a little lower than the angels, even Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for every man.

Geneva Bible 1599

But we see Iesus crowned with glory and honour, which was made litle inferiour to the Angels, through the suffering of death, that by Gods grace he might taste death for all men.

Darby Translation

but we see Jesus, who [was] made some little inferior to angels on account of the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; so that by the grace of God he should taste death for every thing.

Young's Literal Translation

and him who was made some little less than messengers we see — Jesus — because of the suffering of the death, with glory and honour having been crowned, that by the grace of God for every one he might taste of death.

Bible in Basic English

But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, even Jesus, crowned with glory and honour, because he let himself be put to death so that by the grace of God he might undergo death for all men.

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Cross references

“Jesus”

Philippians 2:7–9 Hebrews 10:5 Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 53:2–10 Hebrews 8:3 Isaiah 7:14

Philippians 2:7–9 · BSB

but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Hebrews 10:5 · BSB

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me.

Genesis 3:15 · BSB

And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. ”

Isaiah 53:2–10 · BSB

He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.

Hebrews 8:3 · BSB

And since every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, it was necessary for this One also to have something to offer.

Isaiah 7:14 · BSB

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

“crowned”

Acts 2:33 Psalm 21:3–5 Revelation 19:12

Acts 2:33 · BSB

Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

Psalm 21:3–5 · BSB

For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.

Revelation 19:12 · BSB

He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.

“by”

Romans 5:18 John 3:16 Romans 5:8 Romans 8:32 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 6:1

Romans 5:18 · BSB

So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

John 3:16 · BSB

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 5:8 · BSB

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 8:32 · BSB

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

2 Corinthians 5:21 · BSB

God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 6:1 · BSB

As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.

“taste”

John 8:52 Matthew 6:28 Mark 9:1 Luke 9:27

John 8:52 · BSB

“Now we know that You have a demon!” declared the Jews. “Abraham died, and so did the prophets, yet You say that anyone who keeps Your word will never taste death.

Matthew 6:28 · BSB

And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin.

Mark 9:1 · BSB

Then Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God arrive with power.”

Luke 9:27 · BSB

But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”

“for every”

Revelation 5:9 1 John 2:2 2 Corinthians 5:15 John 1:29 John 12:32 1 Timothy 2:6

Revelation 5:9 · BSB

And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

1 John 2:2 · BSB

He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

2 Corinthians 5:15 · BSB

And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again.

John 1:29 · BSB

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 12:32 · BSB

And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw everyone to Myself.”

1 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Also

Hebrews 7:25 1 Peter 1:21 Acts 3:13 John 10:17 Matthew 16:28 Hebrews 2:7

Hebrews 7:25 · BSB

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

1 Peter 1:21 · BSB

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

Acts 3:13 · BSB

The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.

John 10:17 · BSB

The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again.

Matthew 16:28 · BSB

Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

Hebrews 2:7 · BSB

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8and placed everything under his feet.” When God subjected all things to him, He left nothing outside of his control. Yet at present we do not see everything subject to him.

10In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.

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