Verse of the Day Hebrews 4:15 (NET)

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4:15 not able to sympathize Because Jesus established His role as high priest by becoming like us (2:17–18), He can understand human struggles.

our weakness Likely refers to sickness, imprisonment, and ostracism (compare Isa 53:3).

tempted in all things Jesus faced the same temptations as people (Matt 4:3, 6). Suffering believers can look to Jesus, who not only pioneered their faith but endured the cross—the cost of obedience to God (Heb 12:2; compare Isa 53:9).

without sin Jesus remained faithful to the one who appointed Him (Heb 3:2). Unlike other priests, Jesus didn’t need to offer sacrifices for His own sins; instead, He offered Himself unblemished to God (7:27; 9:14).

Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., Whitehead, M. M., Grigoni, M. R., & Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Heb 4:15). Lexham Press.