Hebrews 2:17-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
17 therefore, he had to become like his brothers in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people.(A) 18 Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
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Hebrews 5:2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 He is able to deal patiently[a] with the ignorant and erring, for he himself is beset by weakness
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- 5:2 Deal patiently: the Greek word metriopathein occurs only here in the Bible; this term was used by the Stoics to designate the golden mean between excess and defect of passion. Here it means rather the ability to sympathize.
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