15For 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.
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Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. …
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. …
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 11-16)In this latter part of the chapter the apostle concludes, first, with a serious repeated exhortation, and then with proper and powerful motives. I. Here we have a serious exhortation: Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest , Heb. 4:11. Observe, 1. The end proposed—rest spiritual and eternal, the rest of grace here and glory hereafter—in Christ on earth, with Christ in heaven. 2. The way t…
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