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NASB | Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 5:8 Although He was a Son [who had never been disobedient to the Father], He learned [active, special] obedience through what He suffered. |
Bible Question: IS CHRISTIAN SUFFERING BIBLICAL? A COLLEAGUE IS GOING THROUGH A LOT OF SUFFERING AND I WANT TO COUNSEL HIM BUT I DONT HAVE ENOUGH BIBLICAL PROOF. |
Bible Answer: To suffer is both unavoidable and central to our growth as Christians. Our lord learned obedience through suffering (Heb 5:8) and it was through His redemptive, suffering sacrifice that we both live and walk (1 John 2:6). If we endure suffering in faith, we shall not be disappointed (Romans 5:1-5). Indeed, it is, according to Paul, through suffering that we are made like Christ(Romans 8:17), by the help of the Holy Spirit (Rom 8:26). This is a hard teaching, but it is intrinsic to the Christian life. Thanks for your good question. Colin |