Hebrews 5:4

4 And 1no one takes the honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even 2as Aaron was.

Hebrews 5:4 In-Context

2 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness;
3 and because of it he is obligated to offer sacrifices for sins, as for the people, so also for himself.
4 And no one takes the honor to himself, but receives it when he is called by God, even as Aaron was.
5 So also Christ did not glorify Himself so as to become a high priest, but He who said to Him, "YOU ARE MY SON, TODAY I HAVE BEGOTTEN YOU";
6 just as He says also in another passage, "YOU ARE A PRIEST FOREVER ACCORDING TO THE ORDER OF MELCHIZEDEK."

Cross References 2

  • 1. Numbers 16:40; Numbers 18:7; 2 Chronicles 26:18
  • 2. Exodus 28:1; 1 Chronicles 23:13
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