Hebrews 5:4

Hebrews 5:4 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4And no one takes the honor for himself, but receives it when he is called by God, just as Aaron also was.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4And besides, one does not appropriate for himself the honor [of being high priest], but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

4And no man taketh the honor unto himself, but when he is called of God, even as was Aaron.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

4And no man taketh this honor vnto him selfe, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

4Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4And no one can take this honor for himself. Instead, he receives it when he is appointed by God. That is just how it was for Aaron.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

4Nobody decides for himself to become a leader of the priests. God himself must choose him. That is how Aaron became a priest.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

4and no one takes the honor to himself, but he who is called by God, as also Aaron.

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