Hebrews 7:17

For he testifies, Thou are a priest into the age according to the order of Melchizedek.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

16who has become, not according to a law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indestructible life.

18For indeed there becomes an annulment of a preceding commandment because of its weakness and uselessness

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4LORD has sworn, and will not repent. Thou are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:10having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:15And it is still far more evident, if according to the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another priest,

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:12-28

Melchisedec and Christ Compared. ( a. d. 62.) 11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law. 13 For he of whom these things are spoken pertaineth to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the altar. 14 For it is evident that… Read the whole commentary →

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