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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:
Hi Robert, Thank you for your touching thoughts on the Passion of our Lord, that He carried with Him throughout His earthly sojourn. It reads almost like a meditation... Yes, He was betrayed in many ways, by many people who claimed to be His friends. I wonder if the foreknowledge of these betrayals made them harder or easier to bear... It's like when I hear of people losing a loved one after a long terminal illness -- I wonder if their grief is more or less deep than someone whose loss is sudden and unexpected. I wonder if it really matters all that much, though. As you point out, it is impossible for us to comprehend Jesus' sufferings -- He suffered on a level we cannot even fathom. Thank you for your sobering and profound reply. Peace, --Cheryl |
Bible Answer: Good morning Cheryl: When we think of Christ in this way it makes all the petty things we argue about seem trivial. When we meditate on the cross we read about the people "sitting down they watched him there" What a sight. I am reminded of the following verse: "Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger" Lamnetations 1:12 The amazing thing there was a purpose to it all. Christ had the ultimate victory. He saw the big picture and the joy that would follow as the result of his suffering. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. It is wonderful that we who love him can say in the words of this hymn: My redeemer O what beauties In thy lovely name appear None but Jesus in his glory Shall the honored title wear My redeemer! thou hast my salvation wrought! God's riches blessing upon you Robert |