Verse 15

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.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 5:21 : 21 God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God.
• Heb 2:17-18 : 17 Therefore 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. 18 For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.
• Heb 7:26 : 26 For it is indeed fitting for us to have such a high priest: holy, innocent, undefiled, separate from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
• 1 John 3:5 : 5 And you know that Jesus was revealed to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
• Heb 5:2 : 2 He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness,
• 1 Pet 2:22 : 22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth.
• John 8:46 : 46 Who among you can prove me guilty of any sin? If I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?
• Exod 23:9 : 9 “You must not oppress a resident foreigner, since you know the life of a foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
• Isa 53:4-5 : 4 But 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. 5 He was wounded because of our rebellious deeds, crushed because of our sins; he endured punishment that made us well; because of his wounds we have been healed.
• Isa 53:9 : 9 They 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.
• Hos 11:8 : 8 The Divine Dilemma: Judgment or Mercy? How 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!
• Luke 22:28 : 28 “You are the ones who have remained with me in my trials.
• Matt 12:20 : 20 He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory.
• Heb 4:14 : 14 Jesus Our Compassionate High Priest Therefore 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.
• Phil 2:7-8 : 7 but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. 8 He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death– even death on a cross!
• Luke 4:2 : 2 where for forty days he endured temptations from the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and when they were completed, he was famished.
• Matt 8:16-17 : 16 When 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. 17 In this way what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah was fulfilled:“He took our weaknesses and carried our diseases.”