Hebrews 5: 1 - 6
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For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.
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Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people.
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And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was.
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So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "Thou art my Son, today I have begotten thee";
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as he says also in another place, "Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchiz'edek."
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