Hebrews 5:10

having been called by God to be the High Priest, according to the order of Melchizedek.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

9And having reached his consummation, he was made, for all who are obedient to him, the cause of eternal salvation,

11Our message about him is great, and difficult to explain when speaking, because you have been made feeble when listening.

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Cross References

Hebrews 5:5Thus, even Christ did not glorify himself, so as to become High Priest, but instead, it was God who said to him: “You are my Son. Today I have begotten you.”

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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