7:26 holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners. In 2:18 and 4:15–5:3, the author showed the importance of Jesus’ identification with us in undergoing temptation. But it is also imperative that He be “without sin” (4:15) to be qualified to enter the heavenly sanctuary on our behalf (8:1, 2; 9:11, 12, 24, 25). See “The Sinlessness of Jesus” at 4:15.