Hebrews 5:8
Hebrews 5:8 in Multiple Translations
Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;
though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered;
And though he was a Son, through the pain which he underwent, the knowledge came to him of what it was to be under God's orders;
Even though he was God's Son, Jesus learned through suffering what obedience really means.
And though he were ye Sonne, yet learned he obedience, by the things which he suffered.
through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered — the obedience,
though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.
Though he was a Son, yet he learned obedience by the things which he suffered;
And whereas indeed he was the Son of God, he learned obedience by the things which he suffered:
Although Christ is God’s own Son, he learned to obey God by suffering before he died.
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Greek Word Reference — Hebrews 5:8
Study Notes — Hebrews 5:8
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- Hebrews 5:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 5:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 5:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
- Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 5:8
- Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 5:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
- Sermons on Hebrews 5:8
Context — The Perfect High Priest
8Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.
9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him 10and was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Philippians 2:8 | And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross. |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:5–9 | Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me. In burnt offerings and sin offerings You took no delight. Then I said, ‘Here I am, it is written about Me in the scroll: I have come to do Your will, O God.’” In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law). Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second. |
| 3 | John 4:34 | Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work. |
| 4 | Isaiah 50:5–6 | The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. |
| 5 | John 15:10 | If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. |
| 6 | John 6:38 | For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me. |
| 7 | Hebrews 3:6 | But 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. |
| 8 | Hebrews 1:8 | But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. |
| 9 | 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. |
| 10 | Hebrews 1:5 | For 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 5:8 Summary
[Hebrews 5:8 tells us that even though Jesus is the Son of God, He still had to learn obedience, and He did this through suffering. This means that Jesus understands what it's like to go through hard times and to have to trust God, just like we do. As it says in Isaiah 53:3, Jesus was 'acquainted with grief', and He can sympathize with us in our struggles. By learning obedience through suffering, Jesus was able to become the perfect Savior for us, and we can trust Him to help us through our own struggles, knowing that He has been there too.]
Frequently Asked Questions
How could Jesus, who is the Son of God, learn obedience?
Jesus, although fully divine, took on human flesh and experienced human limitations, including the need to learn obedience through suffering, as seen in Hebrews 5:8 and Philippines 2:8, where He humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross.
What does it mean that Jesus 'learned obedience from what He suffered'?
This phrase means that Jesus' suffering was a crucial part of His learning to obey God's will, even when it was difficult or painful, as seen in the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed to God the Father, saying 'not My will, but Yours, be done' in Luke 22:42.
How does Jesus' learning obedience relate to our own lives as believers?
Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, we too can learn to obey God through our own struggles and trials, trusting that He is working all things for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.
Does Jesus' need to learn obedience imply that He was imperfect or sinful?
No, Jesus' learning obedience does not imply sin or imperfection, but rather His willingness to take on human flesh and experience human limitations, as seen in Hebrews 4:15, where it says that Jesus was tempted in every way, yet remained without sin.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can learn obedience to God, just as Jesus did, in my own life and circumstances?
- How can I trust God's plan for my life, even when it involves suffering or difficulty, knowing that Jesus also suffered and learned obedience?
- What does it mean for me to 'take up my cross' and follow Jesus, as He calls me to do in Matthew 16:24, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
- How can I balance the idea of Jesus' learning obedience with His divinity and perfection, and what does this mean for my understanding of God's character?
Gill's Exposition on Hebrews 5:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Hebrews 5:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
Trapp's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
Cambridge Bible on Hebrews 5:8
Barnes' Notes on Hebrews 5:8
Whedon's Commentary on Hebrews 5:8
Sermons on Hebrews 5:8
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Hearts Set on Pilgrimage by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of facing trials and challenges while doing missionary work in a remote area. He mentions reading from 1 Peter, where it ta |
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Dvd 07 - Growing Unto Sonship by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience and growth in grace through moral choices and obedience to God. It highlights the pattern of Jesus as a son who laid aside his de |
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Who Shall Prolong His Days? by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of proclaiming and declaring the generation of Jesus Christ. He uses the example of Philip preaching to the Ethiopian eunuch, |
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The Cross in God's Heart by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the weariness and heartache that is prevalent in the world today. He emphasizes that God sent His Son to speak a word of comfort and encourage |
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(The Works of Faith) Learning to Be Content by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of embracing suffering and obedience on earth. They warn against avoiding suffering because it can hinder opportunities for sp |
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Jesus, the Apostle & High Priest of Our Confession by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the role of Jesus Christ in the creation and sustenance of all things. He explains that Jesus is the exact i |
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The Heavenly Calling - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | This sermon transcript is about the letter to the Hebrew Christians during a time of crisis when the Old Testament system was about to pass away. The letter emphasizes that God is |







