Charles Spurgeon Commentary Hebrews 5:10

"named of God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek." — Hebrews 5:10 (ASV)

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

Then the apostle appeared to be going on to elaborate on the Melchisedec priesthood, but he stopped. Perhaps he recollected what his Master said to his disciples on one occasion, I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot hear them now. In a similar fashion Paul writes:

Called of God an high priest after the order of Melchisedec.

It is a glorious mark of our Lord Jesus that he was called of God an High Priest. He did not assume this office to himself, but this high honour was laid upon him by God himself.