John Trapp Complete Commentary - Hebrews 2:14
14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; Ver. 14. Children are partakers ] παιδια , little children. Christ also became a little child, the babe of Bethlehem, Isaiah 9:6 . Catch him up, as old Simeon did; kiss him, lest he be angry, Psalms 2:12 . Stumble not at his weakness, but gather assurance of his love, and grow up unto the... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Hebrews 2:14
Hebrews 2:14Himself likewise took part of the sameThe mystery of godlinessOur Saviour’s birth in the flesh is an earnest, and, as it were, beginning of our birth in the Spirit.It is a figure, promise, or pledge of our new birth, and it effects what it promises. As He was born, so are we born also; and since He was born, therefore we too are born. As He is the Son of God by nature, so are we sons of God by grace; and it is He who has made us such. 1. This is the wonderful economy of grace, or... read more