Faith and Salvation

What Does It Mean That Jesus Is Our High Priest?

Jesus serves as our great High Priest, continually interceding for believers in heaven and applying the benefits of His sacrifice, offering sympathetic help to those who come to Him in weakness and temptation.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

Hebrews describes Jesus as one who, having passed through the heavens, can be “touched with the feeling of our infirmities,” having been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin (). Because of this, believers are invited to “come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (). Unlike the Levitical priests who had to offer repeated sacrifices for their own sins as well as the people's, Jesus's priesthood is permanent and unchangeable, and “he ever liveth to make intercession” for those who come to God through Him (). This ongoing priestly ministry means believers always have present, personal access to God through Christ.

In brief

Hebrews describes Jesus as one who, having passed through the heavens, can be “touched with the feeling of our infirmities,” having been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin ().

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