The verb used (perikeitai) is reminiscent of being burdened with a garment (see Hebrews 12:1; Acts 28:20). The high priest himself also sins. He is a sinner in the midst of a congregation full of sinners.1
The verb used (perikeitai) is reminiscent of being burdened with a garment (see Hebrews 12:1; Acts 28:20). The high priest himself also sins. He is a sinner in the midst of a congregation full of sinners.1
2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.