Hebrews 2:9 net — but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he su…

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"but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God’s grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone."

— Hebrews 2:9, NET Bible

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Hebrews 2 — Context

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Instead someone testified somewhere:“What is man that you think of him or the son of man that you care for him?

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You made him lower than the angels for a little while. You crowned him with glory and honor.

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You put all things under his control.” For when he put all things under his control, he left nothing outside of his control. At present we do not yet see all things under his control,

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but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God’s grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone.

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For it was fitting for him, for whom and through whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

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For indeed he who makes holy and those being made holy all have the same origin, and so he is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters,

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saying,“I will proclaim your name to my brothers; in the midst of the assembly I will praise you.”

Hebrews 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Hebrews 2:9 say?
Hebrews 2:9 in the NET Bible reads: “but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God’s grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone.”
Where is Hebrews 2:9 in the Bible?
Hebrews 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Hebrews, chapter 2, verse 9.
Who wrote Hebrews?
Hebrews is traditionally attributed to Anonymous. Authorship has been debated since the earliest centuries — candidates include Paul, Apollos, Barnabas, Luke, and Priscilla. The letter itself is anonymous and the most honest answer is that we do not know. It was written c. AD 60–70.
What is the book of Hebrews about?
Hebrews is a sermon-letter showing that everything in the Old Covenant — priests, sacrifices, the tabernacle — pointed to Jesus, who is "better" in every way. It calls a tired church to draw near with confidence, hold fast their hope, and run the race set before them.
What are the major themes of Hebrews?
Hebrews explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, New Covenant, Priesthood, Faith, Perseverance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Hebrews 2:9.
What translation should I read Hebrews 2:9 in?
Hebrews 2:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Hebrews 2:9?
Hebrews 2:9 reads (NET): “but we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by God’s grace he would experience death on behalf of everyone.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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