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Hebrews 5:1-10

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

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

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

4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

5 So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him,
“You are my Son;
today I have become your Father.”

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

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

8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered

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

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

Cross References for Hebrews 5:1-10

Hebrews 11:4 - By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:4

Hebrews 2:17 - For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become... Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:17

Hebrews 9:9 - This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being of... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:9 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:9

Leviticus 8:2 - “Bring Aaron and his sons, their garments, the anointing oil, the bull for the sin offering, th... Click to read the verse Leviticus 8:2 Click to read the verse Leviticus 8:2

Hebrews 10:11 - Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:11 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:11

Hebrews 7:27 - Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for hi... Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:27 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:27

1 Corinthians 15:3 - For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins ac... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:3

Leviticus 9:7 - Moses said to Aaron, “Come to the altar and sacrifice your sin offering and your burnt offering... Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:7

Leviticus 6:20 - “This is the offering Aaron and his sons are to bring to the Lord on the day he is anointed: a ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:20 Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:20

Exodus 29:1-37 - Consecration of the Priests “This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they may serve m... Click to read the verse Exodus 29:1-37 Click to read the verse Exodus 29:1-37

Hebrews 8:4 - If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts pr... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:4

Numbers 16:46-48 - Then Moses said to Aaron, “Take your censer and put incense in it, along with fire from the alt... Click to read the verse Numbers 16:46-48 Click to read the verse Numbers 16:46-48

Exodus 28:1-14 - The Priestly Garments “Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along ... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:1-14 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:1-14

Nehemiah 12:30 - When the priests and Levites had purified themselves ceremonially, they purified the people, th... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 12:30 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 12:30

Hebrews 8:3 - Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:3

Romans 15:17 - Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. Click to read the verse Romans 15:17 Click to read the verse Romans 15:17

Leviticus 9:15-21 - Aaron then brought the offering that was for the people. He took the goat for the people’s sin ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:15-21 Click to read the verse Leviticus 9:15-21

Numbers 18:1-3 - Duties of Priests and Levites The Lord said to Aaron, “You, your sons and your father’s family ... Click to read the verse Numbers 18:1-3 Click to read the verse Numbers 18:1-3