Hebrews 2:17 (WEB)
Therefore he was obligated in all things to be made like his brothers, that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Catechism · 2
Jesus Died Crucified
“In suffering and death his humanity became the free and perfect instrument of his divine love which desires the salvation of men.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Heb 2:10, 17-18; 4:15; 5:7-9.
The Church is One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
“"Christ, 'holy, innocent, and undefiled,' knew nothing of sin, but came only to expiate the sins of the people. the Church, however, clasping sinners to her bosom, at once holy and always in need of purification, follows constantly the path of penance and renewal."” — Catechism footnote: LG 8 # 3; Cf. UR 3; 6; Heb 2:17; 726; 2 Cor 5:21.
Fathers and councils · 4
Athanasius of Alexandria
“Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Jesus; who was faithful to Him that made Him.’” — editor's note: Heb. ii. 14–18; iii. 2.
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John Damascene
“Since, however, he transgressed the command of his Creator and became liable to death and corruption, the Creator and Maker of our race, because of His bowels of compassion, took on our likeness, becoming man in all things but without sin, and was united to our nature.” — editor's note: Heb. ii. 17.
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John Chrysostom
“Hebrews ii. 16–17” — the author cites it
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Theodoret of Cyrus
“This the divine Apostle openly says in the words “For verily He took not on Him the nature of angels, but He took on Him the seed of Abraham, wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His brethren.”” — editor's note: Heb. ii. 16, 17
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Cited together in Letters Letter 104.
Cited together in Catechism §827.