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And as a result of this, he must make sin offerings for himself as well as for the people. Moreover, one does not assume this position of honor on his own initiative, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

Even Christ did not confer upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. Rather, he was appointed by the one who said to him:

“You are my Son;
    this day I have begotten you.”

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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