1FOR every high priest chosen from among men is ordained on behalf of men about things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins: 2He is one who can humble himself and have compassion on those who are ignorant and go astray: for he himself also is subject to weaknesses. 3Because of these, he is obliged, just as he offers sacrifices for the people, likewise to offer for himself on account of his own sins. 4And no man takes this honor unto himself, but only he who is called of God as was Aar’on.

5So also Christ did not glorify himself by becoming a high priest, but he glorified him who said to him, Thou art my Son, Today have I begotten thee.

6And he said also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchis'e- dec.

7Even when he was clothed in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death; and verily he was heard. 8And though he were a good Son, because of fear and suffering which he endured, he learned obedience. 9And he grew to be perfect, and became the author of life everlasting to all who obey him; 10So he was called by God, a high priest after the order of Mel-chis'e-dec.

11Now concerning this very Mel-chis'edec, we have much to say, but it is difficult to explain because you are dull of comprehension. 12By now you should be teachers because you have been a long time in training: But even now you need to be taught the primary writings of the word of God; but you are still in need of milk, and not strong meat. 13For every man whose food is milk, is unfamiliar with the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14But strong meat belongs to those who are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.