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For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
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A High Priest Who Understands
Commentators stress that Jesus' ability to help is not just based on his divine power, but on his shared human experience. Because he personally suffered and faced temptation, he is uniquely qualified to sympathize with our struggles. As one scholar notes, the Greek word for 'succor' means 'to run at a cry for help.' When you are tempted, you have a High Priest who understands and rushes to your aid.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For in that he himself... Because he has suffered, he is able to sympathize with sufferers.
Being tempted. Or, be…
In that (εν ω). Literally, "In which" (=εν τουτω εν ω, in that in which), a causal idea, though in Ro 14:22 εν ω means "wherein."<…
19th Century
Anglican
For.—The necessity of being in all things made like to His brethren has been shown from the nature of the case; it is now…
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Baptist
Therefore in all things it behoved him to be made like to his brothers, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaini…
The sufferings Jesus endured enable him to help others. Contrary to what might have been expected, he suffered—not only on the cross, but throughou…
16th Century
Protestant
For in that he himself has suffered, etc. Having been tried by our evils, he is ready, he says, to bring us help. The word te…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For in that he himself has suffered being temptedBy Satan, at his entrance on his public ministry, and a little befo…
The angels fell and remained without hope or help. Christ never designed to be the Savior of the fallen angels; therefore, He did not take their na…
13th Century
Catholic
Having shown the suitability of Christ’s death from the Father’s perspective in causing it, the Apostle now shows the same from Christ’s perspectiv…