Hebrews 5:1-3

New International Version

5 Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God,^(A) to offer gifts and sacrifices^(B) for sins.^(C) ²He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray,^(D) since he himself is subject to weakness.^(E) ³This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.^(F)

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Hebrews 5:1-3

New King James Version

Qualifications for High Priesthood

5 For every high priest taken from among men ^(A)is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. ²He can ^[a]have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to ^(B)weakness. ³Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for ^(C)himself, to offer sacrifices for sins.

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Hebrews 5:1-3

English Standard Version

5 For every high priest chosen from among men ^(A)is appointed to act on behalf of men ^(B)in relation to God, ^(C)to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. ²^(D)He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself ^(E)is beset with weakness. ³Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins ^(F)just as he does for those of the people.