Jesus Was Tempted As We Are (Hebrews 4:14-16)
Hebrews 4:14-16 · Berean Standard Bible
Hebrews 4:14-16 says we have a great high priest, Jesus, who was 'in every respect tempted as we are, yet without sin.' Because he understands our weakness, we can 'with confidence draw near to the throne of grace' to receive mercy and find help in time of need. When temptation strikes, we approach a Savior who sympathizes rather than condemns.
14Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess.
15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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