Hebrews 5:10

Being named by God a high priest of the order of Melchizedek.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

9And when he had been made complete, he became the giver of eternal salvation to all those who are under his orders;

11Of whom we have much to say which it is hard to make clear, because you are slow of hearing.

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Cross References

Hebrews 5:5In the same way Christ did not take for himself the glory of being made a high priest, but was given it by him who said, You are my Son, this day I have given you being:

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 5:2-10

The Priesthood of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: 2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. 3 And by reason hereof he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron. 5 So also Christ… Read the whole commentary →

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