Hebrews 7:24
but he, because he remains forever, has an unchangeable priesthood.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23And they indeed have been many priests, because they were hindered by death from continuing;
Cross References
John 12:34The multitude answered him: We heard out of the law that the Christ abides forever; and how sayest thou: The Son of man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?
Hebrews 7:8And here indeed men who die receive tithes; but there, one of whom it is testified that he lives.
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is yesterday and to-day the same, and forever.
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 →