Hebrews 5:1-5 ▼

1 Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God {Theon}, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.

3 That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God {Theou}, just as Aaron (exalted) was.

5 So also Christ (the Anointed One) did not take upon Himself the glory {edoxasen} of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father .”