Hebrews 5:4

And no one taketh this honor to himself, but he that is called by God, as Aaron was.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 for this reason he ought, as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifice for sins.

5So also Christ did not glorify himself to be made an high-priest; but He that said unto Him, "Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee."

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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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