Hebrews 7:17

For he testifieth: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Who is made not according to the law of a carnal commandment, but according to the power of an indissoluble life:

18There is indeed a setting aside of the former commandment, because of the weakness and unprofitableness thereof:

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Cross References

Psalms 110:4The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.

Hebrews 5:10Called by God a high priest according to the order of Melchisedech.

Hebrews 7:15And it is yet far more evident: if according to the similitude of Melchisedech there ariseth 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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