1 For every Kohen Gadol, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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Every high priest is selected from among the people and is appointed to represent the people in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
2 The Kohen Gadol can deal gently with those who are ignorant and going astray, because he himself is also surrounded with weakness.
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He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness.
3 Because of this, he must offer sacrifices for sins for the people, as well as for himself.
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This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.