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Hebrews 5:2

He can have compassion on the ignorant, and on those who are going astray; for he also is subject to weakness.

Revised King James 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 among men is ordained to represent men in things pertaining to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

3And for this reason he must offer sacrifices for sins, both for the people, and for himself.

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Cross References

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

2 Corinthians 12:9And he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, most gladly will I boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest 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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