Hebrews 5:2

and (is one) who can humble himself, and suffer with those who know not and err, since he also himself with infirmity is clothed.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 who is from among men, on the behalf of men, standeth over those things which are of Aloha, to offer oblation and sacrifices for sins:

3And on this account he is obligated as on the behalf of the people, so (also) for himself, to offer up for his sins.

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace sufficeth thee; for my power in weakness is perfected. Gladly therefore will I boast in my infirmities, that the power of the Meshiha may overshadow 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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