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Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4:15

The Living Word · Hebrews 4:12–16
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Translations

Modern
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
Traditional
For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Literal
For we do not have a high priest not being able to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one having been tempted in all things by the same way, without sin.
Latin
Non enim habemus pontificem qui non possit compati infirmitatibus nostris: tentatum autem per omnia pro similitudine absque peccato.

Original

Greek
English
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

Notes

Hebrews 4:15

  • Our high priest understands our weaknesses and our tendency to sin because he faced the same challenges. He was tempted by lust, greed, unforgiveness, and dishonesty. This makes him compassionate as our high priest (Hebrews 5:2).

  • yet was without sin: Jesus is different from earthly high priests, who had to make offerings for their own sins before they could make offerings for the people (5:3; 7:26–28; see also 1 Peter 2:22–23).

Hebrews 4:14–16

These important verses finish the encouragement that began at Hebrews 3:1. They also introduce a long teaching about Jesus and his role as high priest (4:14–10:25).

Parallels

2 Timothy 3:10–17

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Ascension of Christ Baptism of Jesus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exaltation of Christ Hebrews, Letter to the Incarnation Intercession of Christ Jesus Christ Land Prayer Priesthood Sinlessness of Christ

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Controlling Our Emotions Defiance Helplessness Imperfection Jesus Wept Jesus, the Christ: Compassion of Jesus, the Christ: Holiness of Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Priesthood of: Sympathizes with Saints Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Jesus, the Christ: Temptation of Overcome Overcoming Disappointment Overcoming Temptation Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Tenderness and Compassion: Fulfilled Self Abuse Self Mutilation Sin: Christ Alone Was Without Temptation: Christ: Sympathises with Those Under Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning The Compassion and Sympathy of Christ: An Encouragement to Prayer The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As Priest the High Priest Christ: Sympathises with Those Who are Tempted The High Priest: Typified Christ in Compassion and Sympathy for the Weak and Ignorant The Human Nature of Christ was Without Sin The Humility of Christ: Exhibited in His: Partaking of Our Infirmities Tough Decisions Weakness