Hebrews 5:2

He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,

Montgomery 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 time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins.

3and because of this weakness he is bound to offer sin-offerings not only for the people, but also for himself.

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:30If boast I must, it shall be concerning my weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9but he has answered me. "My grace is sufficient for you; it is in weakness that my power is perfected."

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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