Hebrews 7:22
by so much has Jesus become a surety of a better covenant.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23And they indeed have been many priests, because they were hindered by death from continuing;
Cross References
Mark 14:24And he said to them: This is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many.
1 Corinthians 11:25In like manner also the cup, after they had supped, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood; this do, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
Hebrews 9:15And for this cause he is mediator of a new covenant, in order that, death having taken place, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, they who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
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 →