Hebrews 2:10

In 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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The anonymous author of Hebrews writes to Jewish believers wavering under persecution, arguing that Jesus' descent below the angels (v. 9) and his brotherhood with them (v. 11) are coherent, not a demotion.

The words — ἔπρεπεν (eprepen), imperfect of πρέπω, "it was fitting," carries the verse: the imperfect marks not a one-time decision but the characteristic appropriateness of God's nature in acting this way.

The thread — The "for whom and through whom" language echoes Romans 11:36 and Colossians 1:16; the "perfected through suffering" clause connects to Hebrews 5:8, where the Son learns obedience from what He suffered.

Why it lands — The verse denies that Jesus' suffering was a detour or a failure of power; it was the fitting means by which God perfected the author of salvation, and the reader is asked to hold that claim against every impulse to explain it away.

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The Greek words

King James Version

For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

Cross-references

Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
Luke 24:26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”
Luke 24:46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
Acts 5:31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
1 Corinthians 8:6 yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.
Hebrews 6:20 where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 Peter 5:10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.