“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.”
In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered — the word "archēgos" describes Jesus as the one who goes before us through the way of suffering. His perfection is not moral development but the completion of his redemptive work through obedience unto death.
Church Fathers on Hebrews 2:10
“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.” He speaks here of the Father. Do you see how again he applies the [expression] “by whom” to Him? Which he would not have done, had it been [an expression] of inferiority, and only applicable to the Son. And what he says is this:— He has done what is worthy of His love towards mankind, in showing His…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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