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Hebrews 5:9-11
New English Translation
Hebrews 5:9-11
New English Translation
9 And by being perfected in this way, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10 and he was designated[a] by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.[b]
The Need to Move on to Maturity
11 On this topic we have much to say[c] and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish[d] in hearing.
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- Hebrews 5:10 tn Grk “having been designated,” continuing the thought of Heb 5:9.
- Hebrews 5:10 sn The phrase in the order of Melchizedek picks up the quotation from Ps 110:4 in Heb 5:6.
- Hebrews 5:11 tn Grk “concerning which the message for us is great.”
- Hebrews 5:11 tn Or “dull.”
Hebrews 5:9-11
New International Version
Hebrews 5:9-11
New International Version
9 and, once made perfect,(A) he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest(B) in the order of Melchizedek.(C)
Warning Against Falling Away(D)
11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand.
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