1. Every high priest is chosen from among men. He is appointed to act for them in everything that has to do with God. He offers gifts and sacrifices for their sins.
2. He is able to deal gently with those who have gone down the wrong path without knowing it. He can do that because he himself is weak.
3. That's why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins. He must also do it for the sins of the people.
4. No one can take that honor for himself. He must be appointed by God, just as Aaron was.
5. Even Christ did not take the glory of becoming a high priest for himself. God said to him, "You are my Son. Today I have become your Father." (Psalm 2:7)
6. In another place he said, "You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:4)