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Apostle and High Priest
Commentators explain that Jesus is uniquely called both "Apostle" and "High Priest." As Apostle, like Moses, He is God's perfect messenger sent to humanity. As High Priest, like Aaron, He is our perfect representative to God. Unlike the Old Covenant where these roles were separate, Jesus unites and surpasses them both as the one, all-sufficient mediator of our faith.
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Hebrews
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Albert Barnes
On Hebrews 3:1
18th Century
Theologian
CHAPTER III
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER
The Jews valued their religion for many reasons. One was that it had been given through the agenc…
AT Robertson
On Hebrews 3:1
Holy brethren (αδελφο αγιο). Only here in N.T., for αγιοις in 1 Thessalonians 5:27 only in late MSS. See Heb 2:11 for …
Charles Ellicott
On Hebrews 3:1
19th Century
Bishop
Wherefore.—The address that here begins (the first direct address in the Epistle) bears the same relation to all that has preceded…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Hebrews 3:1
19th Century
Preacher
Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; ([Refer…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Hebrews 3:1
The address “holy brothers” combines affection and consecration. These people are members of the Christian family and are dear to the writer. They …
John Calvin
On Hebrews 3:1
16th Century
Theologian
Therefore, holy brethren, ... He concludes the preceding doctrine with a necessary exhortation: that the Jews should attentively consider …
John Gill
On Hebrews 3:1
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore, holy brethren
The apostle calls the Hebrews "brethren", not because they were of the same natural stock a…
Matthew Henry
On Hebrews 3:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Christ is to be considered as the Apostle of our profession, the Messenger sent by God to people, the great Revealer of that faith which we profess…