3 And because of this, he also must make such offerings for sins even for himself, in the same manner as for the people.
4 Neither does anyone take up this honor himself, but rather he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.
5 Thus, even Christ did not glorify himself, so as to become High Priest, but instead, it was God who said to him: 'You are my Son. Today I have begotten you.'
6 And similarly, he says in another place: 'You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.'
7 It is Christ who, in the days of his flesh, with a strong cry and tears, offered prayers and supplications to the One who was able to save him from death, and who was heard because of his reverence.
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