Hebrews 4:14–5:7

14  Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. 15  For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart. 16  Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

Chapter 5

1  For every high priest taken from amongst men is established for men in things relating to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; 2  being able to exercise forbearance towards the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is clothed with infirmity; 3  and, on account of this infirmity, he ought, even as for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. 4  And no one takes the honour to himself but as called by God, even as Aaron also. 5  Thus the Christ also has not glorified himself to be made a high priest; but he who had said to him, Thou art my Son, I have to-day begotten thee. 6  Even as also in another place he says, Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedec. 7  Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him who was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears; (and having been heard because of his piety;)