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Hebrews 5:7-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Hebrews 5:7-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 In the days when he was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death,[a] and he was heard because of his reverence.(A) 8 Son though he was,[b] he learned obedience from what he suffered;(B)
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- 5:7 He offered prayers…to the one who was able to save him from death: at Gethsemane (cf. Mk 14:35), though some see a broader reference (see note on Jn 12:27).
- 5:8 Son though he was: two different though not incompatible views of Jesus’ sonship coexist in Hebrews, one associating it with his exaltation, the other with his preexistence. The former view is the older one (cf. Rom 1:4).
Hebrews 5:7-8
New International Version
Hebrews 5:7-8
New International Version
7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions(A) with fervent cries and tears(B) to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard(C) because of his reverent submission.(D) 8 Son(E) though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered(F)
Hebrews 5:7-8
New King James Version
Hebrews 5:7-8
New King James Version
7 who, in the days of His flesh, when He had (A)offered up prayers and supplications, (B)with vehement cries and tears to Him (C)who was able to save Him from death, and was heard (D)because of His godly fear, 8 though He was a Son, yet He learned (E)obedience by the things which He suffered.
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Hebrews 5:7-8
King James Version
Hebrews 5:7-8
King James Version
7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;
8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
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Hebrews 5:7-8
English Standard Version
Hebrews 5:7-8
English Standard Version
7 In the days of his flesh, (A)Jesus[a] offered up prayers and supplications, (B)with loud cries and tears, to him (C)who was able to save him from death, and (D)he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although (E)he was a son, (F)he learned obedience through what he suffered.
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- Hebrews 5:7 Greek he
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