Hebrews 5:1-6 ▼

1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he is also clothed with weakness.

3 Because of this, he must make an offering for his own sins as well as for the people.

4 No one takes this honor on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was.

5 In the same way, Christ did not exalt himself to become a high priest, but God who said to him, You are my Son; today I have become your Father,

6 also says in another place, You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.