Hebrews 7:24

But this, for that he continueth for ever, hath an everlasting priesthood,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And the others indeed were made many priests, because by reason of death they were not suffered to continue:

25Whereby he is able also to save for ever them that come to God by him; always living to make intercession for us.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will raise me up a faithful priest, who shall do according to my heart, and my soul, and I will build him a faithful house, and he shall walk all days before my anointed.

John 12:34The multitude answered him: We have heard out of the law, that Christ abideth for ever; and how sayest thou: The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?

Hebrews 7:8And here indeed, men that die, receive thithes: but there he hath witness, that he liveth.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ, yesterday, and to day; and the same 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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