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