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who was faithful to him who appointed him, as also was Moses in all his house.

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Jesus' Perfect Faithfulness

Commentators stress that Jesus was perfectly faithful to God the Father, who "appointed" Him to His role. This appointment isn't about His creation as God, but His official installation as our Apostle and High Priest. His unwavering obedience, even through immense temptation, is the bedrock of our salvation and a powerful model for us to follow.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Hebrews 3:2

18th Century

Theologian

Who was faithful. See the discussion on Hebrews 2:17.

He performed with fidelity all the functions entrusted to him.

To …

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Hebrews 3:2

Who was faithful (πιστον οντα). Present active participle with predicate accusative agreeing with Ιησουν, "as being faithful."

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Hebrews 3:2

19th Century

Bishop

Who was.—Rather, as being; or that He was. Not merely, fix your thought on Jesus; but also (and especia…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Hebrews 3:2

19th Century

Preacher

Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house (Hebrews 3:2).

See how our Lord…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Hebrews 3:2

The point could have been made that there were times when Moses was not as faithful as he might have been. But the writer makes no criticism of the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Hebrews 3:2

16th Century

Theologian

Who was, or is faithful, etc. This is a commendation of the apostleship of Christ, so that the faithful may sec…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Hebrews 3:2

17th Century

Pastor

Who was faithful to him that appointed him
Or "made him"; Christ, as man, was made, but not as God; nor is the apost…

Matthew Henry

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…