Hebrews 5:2

being able to be forbearing toward the ignorant and the erring, since he himself also is compassed with infirmity;

Noyes Bible

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, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins;

3and by reason of this infirmity he must, as for the people, so also for himself, offer sacrifice for sins.

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Cross References

Isaiah 30:11Turn aside from the way, Depart from the path, Remove from our sight the Holy One of Israel!”

2 Corinthians 11:30If I must boast, I will boast of the things which belong to my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9and he said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the strength of 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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