Hebrews 5:1-10 - A High Priest Like Melchizedek
1 For every head priest is chosen from among men, and is appointed on behalf of people, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He is able to gently put up with ignorant and wayward people because he himself is subject to [the same spiritual] weaknesses. 3 And because of this he is obligated to offer [sacrifices] for his own sins also, as well as the people's sins. 4 And no one takes on himself the honor [of head priest], but [he is appointed only] when he is called by God, as was the case with Aaron. 5 So, Christ also did not take on Himself the honor of becoming head priest, but God said to Him [Psa. 2:7], "You are my Son; today I have conceived you." 6 And He says in another place [Psa. 110:4], "You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." [Note: This is the first mention of this mysterious Old Testament priest who, throughout this book, is represented as a type of Christ].
7 During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God]. 8 [And] although He was a Son, still He learned obedience from the things He suffered, 9 and after becoming perfectly [qualified], He became the source of never ending salvation to all those who obey Him. 10 [So], God declared Him to be a Head Priest according to the order of Melchizedek.