Hebrews 7:22
—by so much Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23Also, there have been many priests because death prevented them from continuing in office;
Cross References
Mark 14:24And He said to them: “This is my blood, that of the new covenant, that is being shed for many.
1 Corinthians 11:25In the same way, after they had dined, He took the cup, saying: “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
Hebrews 9:15For this reason He is mediator of a new covenant, so that those who have been called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—since a death has occurred for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant.
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 →