Hebrews 2:10-13 (NKJV) For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, 12 saying:
“I will declare Your name to My brethren;
In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.”
13 And again:
“I will put My trust in Him.”
And again:
“Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.”
V10 “For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
The Greek word for “fitting” is (G4241) πρέπω prépō, which means the proper thing to do. It was both necessary and proper (meeting the predetermined plan of God) for everything Jesus faced and did. The purpose was to redeem many people. All can believe, but most refuse. The Greek word for “captain” is (GG747) ἀρχηγός archēgós, which means (Word Study Dictionary) “Originator, founder, leader, chief, first, prince, as distinguished from simply being the cause. One may be the cause of something but not the beginning.” The Greek word for “perfect” is (G5048) τελειόω teleióō, which means to completely reach the goal, to accomplish what needed to be done, to bring to completion. The summary of this verse is that Jesus is the perfect Messiah. He was tested, proven, consistent, faithful, and loyal. He will bring His people successfully through life and death to glory. The School of Christ (sanctification) is a process that God the Holy Spirit accomplishes in our lives to be conformed to the image (character traits) of God the Son–Jesus. See Romans 8:29 and 1 Peter 4:1-2.
V11 “For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren…” He who sanctifies is the Holy Spirit who lives in us (1 Corinthians 6:19, John 14:16, and John 16:7. Progressive sanctification is that process of increasing separation from the things of this world, the fruit of the flesh, and our fleshly thinking and desires). Instead of seeking revenge, we seek reconciliation. Instead of lying to cover up what we did, we confess. Instead of seeking worldly treasures, we seek spiritual treasures. Sanctification is based on God’s holiness and His desire for us to be the same (Ephesians 1:4 and Ephesians 5:27). Our sanctification is His will (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Holiness was made possible by the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and our salvation through our faith in Him (Hebrews 13:12), through God’s assisting grace (Hebrews 12:10-11), and through the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Because of His work and our obedience, He is not ashamed to call us His brothers and sisters (Matthew 12:47-50).
V12 “…saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.” This is a quote from Psalm 22:22. Declaring your name = preaching the Gospel which is unknown through our own searching, because we do not seek, cannot seek, are blind, and spiritually dead (Romans 3:10, John 3:19, and Ephesians 2:1-5). Thank God, Jesus came. Jesus will sing for joy for those who believe (Luke 15:8-10). As Christians, what choice will we make? Will it be to follow Him where He is glorified? Will we do what is pleasing to God (Romans 1;16, Philippians 1:20, and 2 Timothy 2:15)? Or, will we be ashamed of Him by hiding the fact that we are Christians (Mark 8:38)?
V13 “And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And again: “Here am I and the children whom God has given Me.” This is from Isaiah 8:17-18. Faith is believing God; trust is leaning on God. When someone is undergoing surgery, the anesthesiologist is ready to place the patient in a deep sleep and unable to feel pain, we may have faith (believe) he/she is able, but when we submit to it, it is trust. We may believe that Jesus saves, but it is when we trust that we are. Then, how we live will confirm it. Compare the demons who believe but do not trust (James 2:19). The given children are those who, after God’s grace opened their hearts and minds, accepted, believed, and trusted.
Some quotes:
(Holman Commentary) “The final quote in Hebrews 2:13 came from Isaiah 8:18, the verse immediately following the preceding source. In the Old Testament Isaiah recognized that his own children were signs given by God. Hebrews understands Isaiah’s words about his children as the words of Christ about his people. Jesus affirmed his closeness with his people by calling them children. In John 17:6, Jesus had described his disciples as “those whom you [God] gave me out of the world.” Jesus was making a close identification with human beings. His statement led naturally into a declaration that Jesus shared in [our] humanity in the next verse.”
(Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary) “I will put my trust in Him” expresses His filial confidence in God as His Father, to whom He flees from His sufferings, and is not disappointed; which His believing brethren imitate, trusting solely in the Father through Christ, and not in their own merits. “Christ exhibited this “trust,” not for Himself, for He and the Father are one, but for His own people” (Heb 2:16). Each fresh aid given Him assured Him, as it does them, of aid for the future, until the complete victory was obtained over death and hell Php 1:16 [BENGEL].