KJV ORIGINAL
For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus, who makes people holy, and the people he's making holy all come from the same place — we're all part of the same family. That's exactly why he's not embarrassed to call us his brothers and sisters.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus isn't ashamed to claim you as family — you're literally related through God.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Epistle to the Hebrews was written by an unknown author to Jewish Christians, likely in the late first century CE. It was written to encourage Jewish Christians facing persecution to persevere in their faith by demonstrating Christ's superiority to Old Covenant practices.
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