Hebrews 5:8

And although, certainly, he is the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things that he suffered.

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In The King James Version

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

In Context

7It is Christ who, in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offered prayers and supplications to the One who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence.

9And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation,

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Cross References

Matthew 3:15And responding, Jesus said to him: “Permit this for now. For in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all justice.” Then he allowed him.

John 6:38For I descended from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me.

Philippians 2:8He humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, even the death of the Cross.

Hebrews 1:5For to which of the Angels has he ever said: “You are my Son; today have I begotten you?” Or again: “I will be a Father to him, and he shall be a Son to me?”

Hebrews 3:6Yet truly, Christ is like a Son in his own house. We are that house, if we firmly retain the faithfulness and the glory of hope, even unto the end.

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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