Hebrews 5:4

And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron.
- King James Version

And no one takes the honor to himself, but {receives it} when he is called by God, even as Aaron was.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And no man taketh the honor unto himself, but when he is called of God, even as was Aaron.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And no man who is not given authority by God, as Aaron was, takes this honour for himself.
- Basic English Bible

And no one takes the honour to himself but [as] called by God, even as Aaron also.
- Darby Bible

And no man taketh this honor to himself, but he that is called by God, as was Aaron:
- Webster's Bible

And no one takes this honourable office upon himself, but only accepts it when called to it by God, as Aaron was.
- Weymouth Bible

Nobody takes this honor on himself, but he is called by God, just like Aaron was.
- World English Bible

Nethir ony man taketh to hym onour, but he that is clepid of God, as Aaron was.
- Wycliffe Bible

and no one to himself doth take the honour, but he who is called by God, as also Aaron:
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 5:4

5:4 The apostle begins here to treat of the priesthood of Christ. The sum of what he observes concerning it is, Whatever is excellent in the Levitical priesthood is in Christ, and in a more eminent manner; and whatever is wanting in those priests is in him. And no one taketh this honour - The priesthood. To himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron - And his posterity, who were all of them called at one and the same time. But it is observable, Aaron did not preach at all; preaching being no part of the priestly office.

People's Bible Notes for Hebrews 5:4

Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself. He must be called to it by God. As [was] Aaron. Aaron was so appointed. See Ex 28:1 Le 8:2.