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. Cross References Matthew 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. Luke 22:28 You are the ones who have stood by Me in My trials. Romans 8:3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Hebrews 2:17 For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:18 Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 5:2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. Hebrews 7:26 Such a high priest truly befits us--One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. Treasury of Scripture 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. we have. Hebrews 5:2 Exodus 23:9 Isaiah 53:4,5 tempted. Hebrews 2:17,18 Luke 4:2 Luke 22:28 yet. Hebrews 7:26 Isaiah 53:9 John 8:46 |