Hebrews 5:1-8 ▼

1 FOR every high priest chosen from among men is ordained on behalf of men about things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:

2 He is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray: for he himself also is subject to weaknesses.

3 Because of these, he is obliged, just as he offers sacrifices for the people, likewise to offer for himself on account of his own sins.

4 And no man takes this honor unto himself, but only he who is called of God as was Aar’on.

5 So also Christ did not glorify himself by becoming a high priest, but he glorified him who said to him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee.

6 And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchis'e- dec.

7 Even when he was clothed in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and verily he was heard.

8 And though he were a good Son, because of fear and suffering which he endured, he learned obedience.