KJV King James Version
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.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Hebrews 4:15
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.
WEB World English Bible
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.
ASV American Standard Version
For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
for we have not a chief priest unable to sympathise with our infirmities, but one tempted in all things in like manner—apart from sin;
Surrounding context — Hebrews 4
12 For the word of God [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and [is] a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things [are] naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.
15 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.
16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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οὐG3756 · ounoγὰρG1063 · garforἔχομενG2192 · echōto have/beἀρχιερέαG749 · archiereushigh-priestμὴG3361 · mēnotδυνάμενονG1410 · dunamaibe ableσυμπαθῆσαιG4834 · sumpatheōto sympathizeταῖςG3588 · hothe/this/whoἀσθενείαιςG769 · astheneiaweakness: weakἡμῶν,G3165 · memeπεπειρασμένονG3985 · peirazōto test/tempt: temptδὲG1161 · dethenκατὰG2596 · kataaccording toπάνταG3956 · pasallκαθ᾽G2596 · kataaccording toὁμοιότηταG3665 · homoiotēslikenessχωρὶςG5565 · chōriswithoutἁμαρτίας.G266 · hamartiasin
Cross-references
Hebrews 2:17-18Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.2 Corinthians 5:21For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.Isaiah 53:4-5Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.1 John 3:5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.1 Peter 2:22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:Philippians 2:7-8But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:Hebrews 7:26For such an high priest became us, [who is] holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;Hebrews 4:14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.Matthew 8:16-17When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with [his] word, and healed all that were sick:Hebrews 5:2Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.John 8:46Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?Isaiah 53:9And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither [was any] deceit in his mouth.Luke 22:28Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations.Hosea 11:8How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? [how] shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? [how] shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.Luke 4:2Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.Exodus 23:9Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.Matthew 12:20A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.
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