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NASB | Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize and understand our weaknesses and temptations, but One who has been tempted [knowing exactly how it feels to be human] in every respect as we are, yet without [committing any] sin. |
Bible Question:
If Jesus is God, and God cannot be tempted, how could Jesus really be tempted? I think I have an answer, but I would like to hear from others. Ref. Mt. 4.1; Heb. 4.15; Jms. 1.13 |
Bible Answer: Jesus is fully man and fully God. He is one person with two distinct natures. God cannot be tempted because He is God and not a man. Jesus' divine nature cannot be tempted either. Jesus' human nature can be tempted because He is human like we are and can sympathize with our condition. He cannot be tempted to the point of sin because He is God in the flesh and is sinless. But in His human nature He can be tempted in a way that He cannot be in his divine nature. |