Hebrews 7:25
And 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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In Context
24But this man, because he continues forever, has an everlasting priesthood.
Cross References
Job 22:17They said to God, “Withdraw from us,” and they treated the Almighty as if he could do nothing,
Psalms 68:31I will praise the name of God with a canticle, and I will magnify him with praise.
Isaiah 45:24For every knee shall bend to me, and every tongue shall swear it.
Isaiah 59:16And he saw that there was no good man. And he was astonished that there was no one to meet him. And his own arm brought salvation to him, and his own justice strengthened him.
Jeremiah 3:22“Convert, O rebellious sons! And I will heal your rebelliousness.” “Behold, we are returning to you. For you are the Lord our God!
Daniel 3:17For behold our God, whom we worship, is able to rescue us from the oven of burning fire and to free us from your hands, O king.
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 →