For because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and tried), He is able [immediately] to run to the cry of (assist, relieve) those who are being tempted and tested and tried [and who therefore are being exposed to suffering].  Hebrews 2:18 (AMPC) Hebrews 2:16–18 is a great piece of scripture to study. First it mentions the fact that God made a plan to help mankind out of the fallen state we found ourselves in (which was the result of Adam’s decision) and into right standing with him. Although a group of God’s angels had also fallen, he didn’t make a similar plan for them. He only did that for us! Then it talks about Jesus in verse 17. It says, …