Hebrews 5:8-10

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⁸ Even though Jesus was ·the Son of God [or a son; ^Cwith all the rights and privileges of an heir], he learned obedience by what he suffered [^Cthrough total obedience to God, Jesus achieved the glorified or perfected state God originally intended for human beings; 2:3–9]. ⁹ And ·because his obedience was perfect [or having achieved perfection], he ·was able to give [^Lbecame the source/means of] eternal salvation to all who obey him. ¹⁰ In this way God ·made [designated; appointed] Jesus a high priest, ·a priest like [^Lin the priestly order/line of] Melchizedek [v. 6; Ps. 110:4].