Hebrews 5:1-3

1Every leader of God's priests comes from among the people. That special priest's work is to serve God on behalf of God's people. He offers gifts and sacrifices to God, so that God will forgive the people's sins.

2That priest himself may often do wrong things, because he is weak and human. As a result, he understands other people who make mistakes. He can be kind to people who do wrong things.

3But, because he himself does wrong things, he must offer sacrifices to God on behalf of himself, as well as on behalf of the people.