Hebrews 5:5

So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.

Cross-reference

In Hebrews 5:10, the author concludes that Christ was designated high priest after Melchizedek, directly building on the appointment from God in Hebrews 5:5.

Hebrews 1:5 Allusion

Hebrews 1:5 uses the same Psalm 2:7 quotation to contrast Christ with angels, affirming His unique divine sonship.

In Hebrews 7:28, the contrast between law's weak priests and the Son made perfect through oath reinforces the divine appointment of Christ in Hebrews 5:5.

Hebrews 9:11 Related theme

In Hebrews 9:11, Christ appears as high priest of good things to come, showing the actual ministry that follows his appointment in Hebrews 5:5.

Psalm 2:7 Citation

Psalm 2:7 is the source of the quotation used here — God declaring the Messiah His Son on the day of enthronement.

John 7:18 Parallel

In John 7:18, Jesus distinguishes seeking own glory vs. glory of the sender — paralleling Christ not glorifying himself.

John 8:54 Parallel

In John 8:54, Jesus states self-honor is nothing; the Father honors him — directly parallel to 'Christ glorified not himself'.

Acts 13:33 Allusion

Acts 13:33 applies the same Psalm 2:7 quotation to Jesus' resurrection, showing a different fulfillment of the sonship declaration.

John 5:43 Related theme

In John 5:43, Jesus says he came in the Father's name, reinforcing that his authority comes from the Father — paralleling his divine appointment in Hebrews 5:5.

Romans 1:4 Allusion

In Romans 1:4, Paul declares Jesus as Son of God by resurrection, echoing the 'today I have begotten you' quote from Psalm 2 used in Hebrews 5:5.

John 1:14 Related theme

John 1:14 describes the Word becoming flesh as the only Son from the Father, a thematic link to the sonship quoted in Hebrews 5:5.