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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: That is one of the common answers to this question, but it seems to me to fall short of really answering the question. If Jesus' divine nature prevents His human nature from being "tempted to the point of sin," then would it not also prevent Him from being truly tempted at all? |
Bible Answer: RWC, To your statement, "If Jesus' divine nature prevents His human nature from being "tempted to the point of sin," then would it not also prevent Him from being truly tempted at all"?, Why must that be the logical conclusion? God does not need to eat, sleep or feel physical pain, etc, yet Jesus did while in His humanity. The Divinity of Jesus is not the same as was His humanity, therefore, it is not necessarily logical to "assume" Jesus should have not been tempted at all. Sam Hughey |