Hebrews 5:2

being able to have compassion on the ignorant and erring, because he himself is beset with infirmity:

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.

In Context

1For every high priest chosen from among men, is appointed for men, in things pertaining to God, that he may offer gifts and sacrifices for sins:

3and on account of this, he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to make offering for sins.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast in my infirmities.

2 Corinthians 12:9and he said to me: My grace is sufficient for you; for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Christ may abide upon me.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 5:2-10

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. 5 So also Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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