THE EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO THE HEBREWS - Chapter 5 - Verse 3

Verse 3. And by reason hereof. Because he is a sinner—an imperfect man.

As for the people, so also for himself, to offer for sins. To make an expiation for sins. He needs the same atonement; he offers the sacrifice for himself which he does for others, Le 9:7 The same thing is true of the ministers of religion now. They come before God feeling that they have need of the benefit of the came atonement which they preach to others; they plead the merits of the same blood for their own salvation which they show to be indispensable for the salvation of others.

{*} "hereof" "On this account" {a} "so also" Le 9:7