Hebrews 5:4

Nor does anyone take that high office on themselves, until they have been called to do so by God, as Aaron was.

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In The King James Version

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

In Context

3and is therefore bound to offer sacrifices for sins, not only for the people, but equally so for himself.

5In the same way, even the Christ did not take the honor of the high priesthood on himself, but he was appointed by him who said to him – ‘You are my Son; this day I have become your Father’;

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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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