And so he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might prove a compassionate high priest as well as one faithful in his service to God, in order to forgive the people's sins.

in which tempt Me did your fathers, they did prove Me, and saw My works forty years;

It is my heart's desire that each of you would prove equally keen upon realizing your full hope to the very end,

so that by these two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge with Him may have encouragement strong enough to make us seize upon the hope that lies ahead of us.

For where a will exists, it is necessary to prove the death of the person who made it [i.e., in order to benefit by its provisions].

And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], "My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.

Therefore, [Prov. 4:26 says], "Strengthen your limp hands and weak knees;