Hebrews 7:11
If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people have received the law), what further need was there that a different priest should arise, after the order of Melchizedek, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
10for he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchizedek met him.
12For the priesthood being changed, of necessity there comes also a change of law.
Cross References
Galatians 4:3So also we, when we were children, were held in bondage under the elements[4:3] of the world.
Colossians 2:10And ye are made complete in him[2:10], who is the head of all principality and power;
Hebrews 5:10called by God, High Priest[5:10], after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And it is yet more abundantly manifest, if after the similitude of Melchizedek there arises a different priest,
Hebrews 7:21for they indeed were made priests without an oath, but he with an oath by him who said to him: The Lord swore and will not repent, thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek[7:21],--
Hebrews 8:10For this is the covenant that I will establish for the house of Israel, After those days, saith the Lord, Putting my laws into their mind, And on their hearts I will write them; And I will be to them a God, And they shall be to me a people;
Matthew Henry on Hebrews 7:2-11
Melchisedec's Priesthood. ( a. d. 62.) 1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him; 2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; 3 Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. 4 Now… Read the whole commentary →