Verse Comparison: Hebrews 5:2
American Standard Version
who can bear gently with the ignorant and erring, for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity;
Amplified® Bible
He is able to exercise gentleness {and} forbearance toward the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is liable to moral weakness {and} physical infirmity.
Contemporary English Version
A high priest has weaknesses of his own, and he feels sorry for foolish and sinful people.
Darby English Version
being able to exercise forbearance towards the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is clothed with infirmity;
Good News Bible
Since he himself is weak in many ways, he is able to be gentle with those who are ignorant and make mistakes.
International Standard Version
He can deal gently with people who are ignorant and easily deceived, since he himself is subject to weakness.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness;
New International Version
He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness.
New King James Version
He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also experienced weakness;
Young's Literal Translation
able to be gentle to those ignorant and going astray, since himself also is compassed with infirmity;
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