Hebrews 7:17

For it is testified of him: Thou art a priest forever; After the order of Melchizedek.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16who has been made, not after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an indissoluble life.

18For on the one hand, there is an annulling of the commandment that went before, on account of its weakness and unprofitableness,--

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Cross References

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,

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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