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Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

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For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.

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Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

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For every high priest 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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He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject to weakness.

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Because of this he is required as for the people, so also for himself, to offer sacrifices for sins.

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And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

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So also Christ did not glorify Himself to become High Priest, but it was He who said to Him:"You are My Son, Today I have begotten You."

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As He also says in another place:"You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek";