The Perfect High Priest

(Psalm 110:1–7)

Every high priest is appointed vvv from among men to represent [them] in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is beset by weakness. 3 That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for [the sins of] the people.

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No one takes [this] honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron [was]. 5 So also Christ {did} not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but [He was called] by the [One who] said to Him:

“You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father

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And in another [passage] [God] says:

“You [are] a priest vvv vvv forever

in the order of Melchizedek.”[fn]

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During the days of [Jesus’] earthly [life], 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] reverence. 8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. 9 And having been made perfect, He became [the] source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him 10 [and] was designated by God [as] high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

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