Hebrews 7:25
New International Version
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

New Living Translation
Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf.

English Standard Version
Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Berean Literal Bible
wherefore also He is able to save to the uttermost those drawing near to God through Him, always living for to intercede for them.

King James Bible
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

New King James Version
Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore He is also able to save forever those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

NASB 1995
Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

NASB 1977
Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Amplified Bible
Therefore He is able also to save forever (completely, perfectly, for eternity) those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede and intervene on their behalf [with God].

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to intercede for them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, He is always able to save those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

American Standard Version
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Contemporary English Version
He is forever able to save the people he leads to God, because he always lives to speak to God for them.

English Revised Version
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost them that draw near unto God through him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why he is always able to save those who come to God through him. He can do this because he always lives and intercedes for them.

Good News Translation
And so he is able, now and always, to save those who come to God through him, because he lives forever to plead with God for them.

International Standard Version
Therefore, because he always lives to intercede for them, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

NET Bible
So he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore he is also able to save completely those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Weymouth New Testament
Hence too He is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, seeing that He ever lives to plead for them.

World English Bible
Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
from where also He is able to save to the very end, those coming through Him to God—ever living to make intercession for them.

Berean Literal Bible
wherefore also He is able to save to the uttermost those drawing near to God through Him, always living for to intercede for them.

Young's Literal Translation
whence also he is able to save to the very end, those coming through him unto God -- ever living to make intercession for them.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore he is able to save entirely those coming to God by him, always living to supplicate for them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And for this reason, he is able, continuously, to save those who approach God through him, since he is ever alive to make intercession on our behalf.

New American Bible
Therefore, he is always able to save those who approach God through him, since he lives forever to make intercession for them.

New Revised Standard Version
Consequently he is able for all time to save those who approach God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore he is able to forever save those who come to God by him because forever he lives to make intercession for them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he can give life for eternity to those who come near to God by him, for he lives always and offers prayers for our sakes.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore, he is able also to save through all time those who come to God by him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

Godbey New Testament
wherefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those coming unto God through him, ever living to intercede for them.

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Mace New Testament
so that he has an uninterrupted power to save those, that come to God by him, because he ever lives to make intercession for them.

Weymouth New Testament
Hence too He is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, seeing that He ever lives to plead for them.

Worrell New Testament
Whence also He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, since He is ever living to intercede in their behalf.

Worsley New Testament
wherefore also He is able to save to the uttermost, those that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Superior Priesthood
24But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood. 25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. 26Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.…

Cross References
Romans 8:34
Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.

1 John 2:1
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 17:9
I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours.

Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Romans 5:10
For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.

Hebrews 4:14-16
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. / For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Psalm 110:4
The LORD has sworn and will not change His mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Isaiah 59:16
He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him.

Zechariah 3:1-5
Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” / Now Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel. ...

Acts 4:12
Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

John 6:37
Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.


Treasury of Scripture

Why he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.

he is.

Hebrews 2:18
For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

Hebrews 5:7
Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

Isaiah 45:22
Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

to the uttermost.

Hebrews 7:19
For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God.

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Job 22:17
Which said unto God, Depart from us: and what can the Almighty do for them?

by him.

Hebrews 13:15
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Romans 5:2
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

ever.

Hebrews 7:8,16,24
And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth…

to make.

Hebrews 9:24
For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Isaiah 59:16
And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

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Hebrews 7
1. Christ Jesus is a priest after the order of Melchizedek;
11. and so far more excellent than the priests of Aaron's order.














Therefore He is able to save completely
The phrase "He is able" comes from the Greek word "dunamai," which implies having the power or capability. This emphasizes the omnipotence of Christ, who possesses the divine ability to accomplish salvation. The word "completely" is translated from "pantelēs," meaning entirely or to the uttermost. This suggests not only the completeness of salvation in terms of time—eternal salvation—but also in terms of scope, covering every aspect of human need. Historically, this reflects the Jewish understanding of a perfect and complete sacrifice, which Jesus fulfills as the ultimate High Priest.

those who draw near to God
The phrase "draw near" is derived from the Greek "proserchomai," which means to approach or come near. This is a term often used in the context of worship and sacrifice in the Old Testament, where the faithful would draw near to God through the temple rituals. In the New Covenant, believers draw near to God through faith in Christ, who is the mediator. This reflects the historical shift from the Old Covenant, where access to God was mediated through the priesthood, to the New Covenant, where Christ Himself is the mediator.

through Him
"Through Him" underscores the exclusivity of Christ as the mediator between God and humanity. The Greek "dia" indicates the channel or means by which something is accomplished. This aligns with Jesus' own words in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Historically, this was a radical departure from the Jewish reliance on the law and the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing that salvation is found solely in Christ.

since He always lives
The word "always" is translated from "pantote," meaning at all times. This highlights the eternal nature of Christ's priesthood, contrasting with the temporary and mortal priesthood of the Levites. "Lives" comes from "zaō," indicating not just existence but a vibrant, active life. This reflects the resurrection power of Christ, who, unlike earthly priests, conquered death and lives eternally. Historically, this assurance of a living intercessor would have been profoundly comforting to early Christians facing persecution.

to intercede for them
"Intercede" is from the Greek "entugchanō," meaning to make a petition or appeal on behalf of another. This term is rich with the imagery of advocacy, where Christ stands before God on behalf of believers. In the historical context of the early church, this would have been a powerful assurance of Christ's ongoing work and presence, providing believers with confidence in their salvation. Scripturally, this aligns with Romans 8:34, where Paul speaks of Christ interceding for us, reinforcing the continuous and active role of Jesus as our High Priest.

(25) Wherefore.--Since His priesthood is inviolable, His power of saving is complete. The association of the thought of "salvation" with the priesthood recalls Hebrews 5:9-10; as indeed several points in the later verses of this chapter show that the writer's thought is resting on the first section of Hebrews 5. In His supplication unto God, "who was able to save Him out of death," He was heard; this was the type--and more than the type (see the Note on Hebrews 5:7)--of the eternal salvation of which He, when made perfect, becomes the Author. The connecting link between the priestly office and "salvation" appears, therefore, to be the prevalent intercession of which this verse speaks--an intercession which implies all that has preceded in His priestly ministration. (See Hebrews 9:12; Hebrews 9:24.)

That come unto God by him.--Better, that approach through Him to God. See Hebrews 10:19-22, where full expression is given to the thought here briefly indicated. He leads and represents His people, and is the medium of their approach to God. . . .

Verse 25. - Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. We again observe how, at the end of successive stages of the argument, thoughts to be enlarged on afterwards are brought in. Here it is the perpetual intercession of Christ before the heavenly mercy-seat. In the view of his office thus arrived at there is, in fact, a transition to the main subject set forth in the three chapters that follow; viz. the fulfillment in Christ of the ceremonial of the Law, and especially of the high priest's intercession on the Day of Atonement. And thus from Melchizedek the train of thought passes to the high priest. The type of the former has been sufficiently shown to be fulfilled in the higher order of Christ's priesthood; it is now to be shown how, being of such higher order, it is the antitype of the Aaronic priesthood too, accomplishing what it signified. Hence in ver. 26 the word "high priest" (ἀρχιερεὺς) is for the first time introduced, as the key-note of what is coming. Summary of the foregoing argument.

I. (Hebrews 5:1-11.) What does the Melchizedek priesthood of Psalm 110. signify?

1. (vers. 1 - 4.) One not depending on human ancestry, and one forever abiding.

2. (vers. 4 -11.) One of a higher order than that of Aaron; for: . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
ὅθεν (hothen)
Conjunction
Strong's 3606: From hos with the directive enclitic of source; from which place or source or cause.

He is able
δύναται (dynatai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1410: (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.

to save
σῴζειν (sōzein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 4982: To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.

completely
παντελὲς (panteles)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3838: Complete, entire, perfect, through all time. From pas and telos; full-ended, i.e. Entire.

those who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

draw near
προσερχομένους (proserchomenous)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4334: From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.

to God
Θεῷ (Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

through
δι’ (di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

Him,
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

[since He] always
πάντοτε (pantote)
Adverb
Strong's 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.

lives
ζῶν (zōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

to intercede
ἐντυγχάνειν (entynchanein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1793: From en and tugchano; to chance upon, i.e. confer with; by extension to entreat.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

them.
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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