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And no man takes this honor for himself, but rather he who is called by God (as was Aaron).

So likewise, Christ did not take this honor for Himself (to be made the High Priest), but He Who said to Him, “You are My Son. This day I begat You”.

As He also, in another place states, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek,

Who, in the days of his flesh, offered up prayers and supplications (with strong crying and tears) to Him Who was able to save him from death. And He was heard because he feared.

And though He was the Son, he still learned obedience by the things which he suffered.

And being consecrated, He was made the Author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.

10 And He is called by God “A High Priest after the order of Melchizedek”,

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