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Hebrews 5:4

New King James Version

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

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American Standard Version

And no man taketh the honor unto himself, but when he is called of God, even as was Aaron.

Christian Standard Bible

No one takes this honor on himself; instead, a person is called by God, just as Aaron was.

English Standard Version

And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

King James Version

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

New American Standard Bible

And no one takes the honor for himself, but receives it when he is called by God, just as Aaron also was.

New International Version

And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.

New Living Translation

And no one can become a high priest simply because he wants such an honor. He must be called by God for this work, just as Aaron was.

World English Bible

Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.