Hebrews 5:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.”
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BSBPD
“Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered--the obedience,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Hebrews 5:8 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 50:5The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back.
- Matthew 3:15“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
- John 4:34Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
- John 6:38For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.
- John 15:10If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
- Philippians 2:8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.
- Hebrews 1:2But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
- Hebrews 1:5For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father”? Or again: “I will be His Father, and He will be My Son”?
- Hebrews 1:8But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.
- Hebrews 3:6But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
- Hebrews 10:5Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me.
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