Hebrews 5:4

Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.

Montgomery New Testament

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 because of this weakness he is bound to offer sin-offerings not only for the people, but also for himself.

5So even the Christ was not raised to the high glory of the priesthood by himself, but on the contrary by Him who said to him. Thou art my Son; this day have I become thy 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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