Hebrews 7:24

But this priest, because his life goes on for ever, is unchanging.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

In Context

23And it is true that there have been a great number of those priests, because death does not let them go on for ever;

25So that he is fully able to be the saviour of all who come to God through him, because he is ever living to make prayer to God for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will make a true priest for myself, one who will do what is in my heart and in my mind: and I will make for him a family which will not come to an end; and his place will be before my holy one for ever.

John 12:34Then the people in answer said to him, The law says that the Christ will have life without end: how say you then that it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?

Hebrews 7:8Now at the present time, men over whom death has power take the tenth; but then it was taken by one of whom it is witnessed that he is living.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever.

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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