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Hebrews 5:8 (WEB)
though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

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§1009Article 11 · "I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body"Read at vatican.va
“Yet, despite his anguish as he faced death, he accepted it in an act of complete and free submission to his Father's will.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Mk 14:33-34; Heb 5:7-8.

§1564Article 6 · The Sacrament of Holy OrdersRead at vatican.va
“…they are consecrated in order to preach the Gospel and shepherd the faithful as well as to celebrate divine worship as true priests of the New Testament."” — Catechism footnote: LG 28 cf. Heb 5:1-10; 7:24; 9:11-28; Innocent I, Epist. ad Decentium: PL 20, 554 A; St. Gregory of Nazianzus, Oratio 2, 22: PG 35, 432B.

§2606Article 2 · In the Fullness of TimeRead at vatican.va
“Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered, and being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him."” — Catechism footnote: Heb 5:7-9.

§2825Article 3 · The Seven PetitionsRead at vatican.va
“"Although he was a Son, [Jesus] learned obedience through what he suffered."” — Catechism footnote: Heb 5:8.

§609Paragraph 2 · Jesus Died CrucifiedRead at vatican.va
“In suffering and death his humanity became the free and perfect instrument of his divine love which desires the salvation of men.” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Heb 2:10, 17-18; 4:15; 5:7-9.
§612Paragraph 2 · Jesus Died CrucifiedRead at vatican.va
“Jesus prays: "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. . ."” — Catechism footnote: Phil 2:8; Mt 26:39; cf. Heb 5:7-8.

Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies IV.17Book IV
“David also says: “Sacrifice and oblation Thou didst not desire, but mine ears hast Thou perfected; burnt-offerings also for sin Thou hast not required.”” — editor's note: Latin, “aures autem perfecisti mihi;” a reading agreeable to neither the Hebrew nor Septuagint version, as quoted by St. Paul in Heb. x. 9. Harvey, however, is…
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Tertullian, An Answer to the Jews Chapter 13
“…of suffering) a victim for us all; who after His resurrection was “clad with a garment down to the foot,” and named the Priest of God the Father unto eternity.” — editor's note: See Ps. cx. (cix. in LXX.) 4; Heb. v. 5–10.
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Tertullian, On Patience Chapter 3
“…from being “Lord” He becomes “Master,” teaching man to escape death, having been trained to the exercise of the absolute forbearance of offended patience.” — editor's note: I have followed Oehler’s reading of this very difficult and much disputed passage. For the expression, “having been trained,” etc., compare Heb. v. 8.
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Theodoret of Cyrus, Dialogues (Eranistes) §4
“…His keeping the commandments and doing all things pleasing to Him; and further of His perfection, exaltation, and learning obedience by all that He suffered, His priesthood, His offering, His betrayal, His entreaty to Him that hath power to save Him from death, His agony, His bloody sweat, His prayer and similar…” — editor's note: cf. Heb. v. 8
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Ambrose of Milan, Exposition of the Christian Faith I.3Book I
“Truly, then, is the Son of God to be adored and worshipped, Who by the power of His Godhead hath laid the foundations of the world, and by His submission informed our affections.” — editor's note: S. John i. 3; Heb. v. 7–10.
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John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 8
“Ver.” — the author cites it
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John Chrysostom, Homilies on Hebrews Homily 11
“As then for our sake He swears, although it be unworthy of Him that He should not be believed, so also did [the Apostle] make that other statement: “He learned from the things which He suffered” ( c. v. 8 ), because men think the going through experience more worthy of reliance.” — the author cites it
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Gregory of Nazianzus, Orations Oration 12
“…ignorant arrogance, such as “My God and your God,” or greater, or created, or made, or sanctified; Add, if you like, Servant and Obedient and Gave and Learnt, and was commanded, was sent, can do nothing of Himself, either say, or judge, or give, or will.” — editor's note: Heb. v. 8.
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Gregory of Nazianzus, Orations Oration 13
“VI. The same consideration applies to another passage, “He learnt obedience by the things which He suffered,” and to His “strong crying and tears,” and His “Entreaties,” and His “being heard,” and His” Reverence,” all of which He wonderfully wrought out, like a drama whose plot was devised on our behalf.” — editor's note: Heb. v. 8, etc.
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