Hebrews 5:3

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

Montgomery New Testament

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

2He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,

4Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.

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Cross References

Hebrews 9:7but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances 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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