Hebrews 5:9

"though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes that even as the Son of God, Jesus willingly underwent suffering to learn and demonstrate perfect obedience to the will of the Father, setting an example for believers to follow in their own trials and sufferings. His experience of obedience through suffering underscores the depth of his commitment and the divine nature of his sacrifice.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. And being made perfect. That is, being made a complete Saviour--a Saviour fitted in all respects to redeem men. Sufferings were necessary to the completeness or the finish of his character as a Saviour--not to his moral perfection, for he was always without sin. See this explained See Barnes "Heb 2:10". He became the Author, That is, he was the procuring cause (aitiov) of salvation. It is to be traced wholly to his sufferings and death. See Barnes "Heb 2:10". Unto all them that obey him. It is not to save those who live in sin. Only those who obey him have any evidence that they will be saved. See Barnes "Joh 14:15".

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