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and so, for this reason, must make sin offerings for himself as well as for the people.(A) No one takes this honor upon himself but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.(B) In the same way, it was not Christ who glorified himself in becoming high priest, but rather the one who said to him:

“You are my son;
    this day I have begotten you”;(C)

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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