Hebrews 2:16

Hebrews 2:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16For clearly He does not give help to angels, but He gives help to the descendants of Abraham.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16For, as we all know, He (Christ) does not take hold of [the fallen] angels [to give them a helping hand], but He does take hold of [the fallen] descendants of Abraham [extending to them His hand of deliverance]. [Is 41:8, 9]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16For verily not to angels doth he give help, but he giveth help to the seed of Abraham.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16For he in no sort tooke on him the Angels nature, but hee tooke on him the seede of Abraham.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16For most certainly, he doesn’t give help to angels, but he gives help to the offspring of Abraham.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16It is certainly Abraham’s children that he helps. He doesn’t help angels.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16It is clear that Jesus did not come to help the angels. He came to help people who are from Abraham's family.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16for doubtless, He does not lay hold of messengers, but He lays hold of [the] seed of Abraham,

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