Hebrews 7:24

But this man, because he continues forever, has an everlasting priesthood.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And certainly, so many of the others became priests because, due to death, they were prohibited from continuing.

25And for this reason, he is able, continuously, to save those who approach God through him, since he is ever alive to make intercession on our behalf.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will act in accord with my heart and my soul. And I will build a faithful house for him. And he will walk before my Christ for all days.

John 12:34The crowd answered him: “We have heard, from the law, that the Christ remains forever. And so how can you say, ‘The Son of man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of man?”

Hebrews 7:8And certainly, here, men who receive tithes still die; but there, he bears witness that he lives.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ, yesterday and today; Jesus Christ forever.

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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