Hebrews 5:8 “Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.”

Hebrews 5:8

Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

And though he were ye Sonne, yet learned he obedience, by the things which he suffered.

Darby Translation

though he were Son, he learned obedience from the things which he suffered;

Young's Literal Translation

through being a Son, did learn by the things which he suffered — the obedience,

Bible in Basic English

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;

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Cross references

“he were”

Hebrews 3:6 Hebrews 1:5 Hebrews 1:8

Hebrews 3:6 · BSB

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.

Hebrews 1:5 · BSB

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 1:8 · BSB

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

“yet”

Philippians 2:8 Hebrews 10:5–9 John 4:34 John 15:10 John 6:38 Matthew 3:15

Philippians 2:8 · BSB

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.

Hebrews 10:5–9 · BSB

Therefore, when Christ came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but a body You prepared for Me.

John 4:34 · BSB

Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 15:10 · BSB

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.

John 6:38 · BSB

For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

Matthew 3:15 · BSB

“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.

Also

Hebrews 1:2

Hebrews 1:2 · BSB

But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

9And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him

Read Hebrews 5