Hebrews 5:4

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"Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was."

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Christ's superiority to the old covenant and call to faith.

New Testament • Book #58

The high priest can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is ...

Because of this, he must offer sacrifices for sins for the people, as well as for himself.

So also Christ did not glorify himself to be made a high priest, but it was he who said to him, "You...

As he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."

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