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Hebrews 5:1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Hebrews 5:1 NIV

Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

Hebrews 5:2 NIV

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness.

Hebrews 5:3 NIV

This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 5:4 NIV

And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.

Hebrews 5:6 NIV

And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 5:7 NIV

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

Hebrews 5:8 NIV

Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered

Hebrews 5:9 NIV

and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him

Hebrews 5:10 NIV

and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.