Hebrews 5:4-6 And no man takes this honor to himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.… 1. Their Master is the great Lord of heaven and of earth. If it be an honour to be an especial minister of a mortal king, what is it to be the minister of such a Lord? 2. Their place is to be in the room of God, even in His stead — ambassadors for Him (2 Corinthians 5:20). 3. Their work is to declare God's counsel (Acts 20:17). 4. Their end is to perfect the saints (Ephesians 4:12). 5. Their reward is greater than of others (Daniel 12:3). Thus hath the Lord honoured this function that it might be the better respected, and prove more profitable. Ministers in regard of their persons are as other men, of like passions with them, and subject to manifold infirmities, which would cause disrespect were it not for the honour of their function. (W. George.) Parallel Verses KJV: And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.WEB: Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was. |
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