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Since he himself is weak in many ways, he is able to be gentle with those who are ignorant and make mistakes. (A)And because he is himself weak, he must offer sacrifices not only for the sins of the people but also for his own sins. (B)No one chooses for himself the honor of being a high priest. It is only by God's call that a man is made a high priest—just as Aaron was.

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He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray,(A) since he himself is subject to weakness.(B) This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.(C) And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.(D)

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