² and walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us,^(A) a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.

Christ, a High Priest

5 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed in matters pertaining to God for the people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.

¹⁴ how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit^(A) offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse our^[a] consciences from dead works so that we can serve the living God?^(B)