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Hebrews 13:12

Hebrews 13:12
Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Wherefore Jesus also,.... In order to answer the type of him;

that he might sanctify the people with his own blood: by "the people" are meant the people who are the objects of divine love and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Wherefore, Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood - That there might be a conformity between his death for sin and the sacrifices which typified it. It is implied here that…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

That he might sanctify the people - That he might consecrate them to God, and make an atonement for their sins, he suffered without the gate at Jerusalem, as the sin-offering was consumed without the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Hebrews 13:1-17

The design of Christ in giving himself for us is that he may purchase to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Now the apostle calls the believing Hebrews to the performance of many…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

that he might sanctify the people with his own blood Lit. "through," or "by means of His own blood." The thought is the same as that of Tit 2:14, "Who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from…