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1 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness.
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He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness;
3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people.
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and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people.
4 And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
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And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
5 So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you";
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So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you";
6 as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek."
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as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.
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In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.
8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.
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Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered;
9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him,
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and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,
10 being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
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having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.
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