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and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him,

“You are my Son,
    today I have begotten you”;

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

In 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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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 5:5 Psalm 2:7