Jesus was “perfected” through sufferings in order to become the Captain of our salvation (Hebrews 2:10). Jesus had to die on the cross as a sacrifice so that the Father could have the legal means to save us. Jesus was the perfect sacrificial offering, the only one. As God, Jesus could judge us; but, because of His sacrifice, Jesus can also save us.
Additional scriptures referenced include Matthew 26:36-39; Luke 22:44; John 18:4; Luke 23:23; Isaiah 52:14; John 19:30; Matthew 27:46; Habakkuk 1:13; Psalm 22:1; Genesis 2:8; Genesis 3:6; 1 Corinthians 15:45; Matthew 26:42; Mark 14:36; Luke 22:42; Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 10:5-10; Romans 5:7, 8; and Romans 8:35-37.
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