Hebrews 5:3

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

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins.

In Context

2being able to be forbearing toward the ignorant and the erring, since he himself also is compassed with infirmity;

4And no one taketh this honor to himself, but when called by God, as was Aaron.

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Cross References

Hebrews 9:7but into the second the high-priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offereth for himself, and for the errors of the people;

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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