New English Translation
Hebrews 4:15
15For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
- New King James Version (NKJV)For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Context of Hebrews 4:15
13And no creature is hidden from God, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. 14Therefore since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. 16Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.
Read all of Hebrews 4Hebrews 4:15 word by word
οὐ γὰρ ἔχομεν ἀρχιερέα μὴ δυνάμενον συμπαθῆσαι ταῖς ἀσθενείαις ἡμῶν, πεπειρασμένον δὲ κατὰ πάντα καθ᾽ ὁμοιότητα χωρὶς ἁμαρτίας.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Forγάρgar · forG1063
- we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- notοὐou · noG3756
- an high priestἀρχιερεύςarchiereus · high-priestG749
- which cannotμήmē · notG3361
- which cannotδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
- be touched with the feeling ofσυμπαθέωsumpatheō · to sympathizeG4834
- ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- infirmitiesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- infirmitiesἀσθένειαastheneia · weakness: weakG769
- butδέde · thenG1161
- wasπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: temptG3985
- inκατάkata · according toG2596
- all pointsπᾶςpas · allG3956
- temptedπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: temptG3985
- likeὁμοιότηςhomoiotēs · likenessG3665
- withoutχωρίςchōris · withoutG5565
- sinἁμαρτίαhamartia · sinG266
Cross-references for Hebrews 4:15
- Hebrews 5:2He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,
- Exodus 23:9“You must not oppress a foreigner, since you know the life of a foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
- Isaiah 53:4But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done.
- Hosea 11:8How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I treat you like Admah? How can I make you like Zeboiim? I have had a change of heart! All my tender compassions are aroused!
- Matthew 8:16When it was evening, many demon-possessed people were brought to him. He drove out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick.
- Matthew 12:20He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory.
- Philippians 2:7but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.
- Hebrews 2:17Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
- Luke 4:2where for forty days he endured temptations from the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were completed, he was famished.
- Luke 22:28“You are the ones who have remained with me in my trials.
- Hebrews 7:26For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
- Isaiah 53:9They intended to bury him with criminals, but he ended up in a rich man’s tomb, because he had committed no violent deeds, nor had he spoken deceitfully.
- John 8:46Who among you can prove me guilty of any sin? If I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?
- 2 Corinthians 5:21God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.
- 1 Peter 2:22He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth.
- 1 John 3:5And you know that Jesus was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
Commentaries on Hebrews 4:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15For we have not a high priest - To the objection, "Your High Priest, if entered into the heavens, can have no participation with you, and no sympathy for you, because out of the reach of human feelings and infirmities," he answers: ̔· We have not a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weakness. Though he be the Son of God, as to his human nature, and equal in his Divine nature with God; yet, having partaken of human nature, and having submitted to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched - Our High Priest is not cold and unfeeling. That is, we have one who is abundantly qualified to sympathize with us in our afflictions, and to whom, therefore, we may look for aid and support in trials. Had we a high priest who was cold and heartless; who simply performed the external duties of his office without entering into the sympathies of those who came to seek for pardon; who had never…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-16Verses 11-16 Observe the end proposed: rest spiritual and eternal; the rest of grace here, and glory hereafter; in Christ on earth, with Christ in heaven. After due and diligent labour, sweet and satisfying rest shall follow; and labour now, will make that rest more pleasant when it comes. Let us labour, and quicken each other to be diligent in duty. The Holy Scriptures are the word of God. When God sets it home by his Spirit, it convinces powerfully…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15Our high priest understands our weaknesses and our tendency to sin because he faced the same challenges. He was tempted by lust, greed, unforgiveness, and dishonesty. This makes him compassionate as our high priest (Hebrews 5:2). yet was without sin: Jesus is different from earthly high priests, who had to make offerings for their own sins before they could make offerings for the people (5:3; 7:26–28; see also 1 Peter 2:22–23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. For--the motive to "holding our profession" (He 4:14), namely the sympathy and help we may expect from our High Priest. Though "great" (He 4:14), He is not above caring for us; nay, as being in all points one with us as to manhood, sin only excepted, He sympathizes with us in every temptation. Though exalted to the highest heavens, He has changed His place, not His nature and office in relation to us, His condition, but not His affection. Compare Mt…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Hebrews 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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