Hebrews 7:24

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Hebrews 7:22–26 · Berean Standard Bible

22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

23 Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

24 But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

26 Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.

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Hebrews 7:8

In the case of the Levites, mortal men collect the tenth; but in the case of Melchizedek, it is affirmed that he lives on.

Hebrews 7:9

And so to speak, Levi, who collects the tenth, paid the tenth through Abraham.

Hebrews 7:10

For when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the loin of his ancestor.

Hebrews 7:11

Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?

Hebrews 7:12

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.

Hebrews 7:13

He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Hebrews 7:15

And this point is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

Hebrews 7:16

one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

Hebrews 7:17

For it is testified: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:18

So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless

Hebrews 7:19

(for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.

Hebrews 7:20

And none of this happened without an oath. For others became priests without an oath,

Hebrews 7:21

but Jesus became a priest with an oath by the One who said to Him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change His mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’”

Hebrews 7:22

Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

Hebrews 7:23

Now there have been many other priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office.

Hebrews 7:24

But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.

Hebrews 7:25

Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.

Hebrews 7:28

For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:7

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

John 12:34

The crowd replied, “We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever. So how can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?”

Romans 6:9

For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, He cannot die again; death no longer has dominion over Him.

Revelation 1:18

the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

1 Samuel 2:35

Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time.