Hebrews 5:4 - Revised Version 1885

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

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

Besides, one does not appropriate for himself the honor [of being high priest], but he is called by God and receives it of Him, just as Aaron did.

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

No one takes this honor for themselves but takes it only when they are called by God, just like Aaron.

Neither does anyone take up this honor himself, but rather he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

Neither doth any man take the honour to himself, but he that is called by God, as Aaron was.