Hebrews 5:1
Hebrews 5:1 King James Version (KJV)
For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins
Hebrews 5:1 New International Version (NIV)
Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 5:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 5:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Every high priest selected to represent men and women before God and offer sacrifices for their sins should be able to deal gently with their failings, since he knows what it’s like from his own experience. But that also means that he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins as well as the peoples’.
Hebrews 5:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins
Hebrews 5:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Every high priest is chosen from among other people. He is given the work of going before God for them to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 5:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins
Hebrews 5:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed [to act] on behalf of men in things relating to God, so that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
Hebrews 5:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
Every high priest is a man chosen to represent other people in their dealings with God. He presents their gifts to God and offers sacrifices for their sins.