Hebrews 5:3-5

English Standard Version

³Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins ^(A)just as he does for those of the people. ⁴And ^(B)no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, ^(C)just as Aaron was.

⁵So also Christ ^(D)did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,

^(E)“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”;

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Hebrews 5:3-5

New International Version

³This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.^(A) ⁴And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.^(B)

⁵In the same way, Christ did not take on himself the glory^(C) of becoming a high priest.^(D) But God said^(E) to him,

“You are my Son;
today I have become your Father.”^[a]^(F)

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