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Hebrews 5:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He can relate to people who mess up or lose their way because he's dealing with his own struggles and weaknesses too.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The best helpers are the ones who've been through it themselves.

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