Every high priest is chosen from among men. He is appointed to act for them in everything that has to do with God. He offers gifts and sacrifices for their sins. ²He is able to deal gently with those who have gone down the wrong path without knowing it. He can do that because he himself is weak. ³That’s why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins. He must also do it for the sins of the people.

⁴No one can take that honor for himself. He must be appointed by God, just as Aaron was.

⁵Even Christ did not take the glory of becoming a high priest for himself. God said to him,

“You are my Son.

Today I have become your Father.”

⁶In another place he said,

“You are a priest forever,

just like Melchizedek.”

⁷Jesus prayed while he lived on earth. He made his appeal with loud cries and tears. He prayed to the One who could save him from death. God heard him because he truly honored God.

⁸Jesus was God’s Son. But by suffering he learned what it means to obey. ⁹In that way he was made perfect. Eternal salvation comes from him. He saves all those who obey him.

¹⁰God appointed him to be the high priest, just like Melchizedek.

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Hebrews 5:8: Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.