Hebrews 7:22
This is how Jesus became the guarantee of an agreed relationship with God that is so much better.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23There have been many priests because death prevented them from being able to continue;
Cross References
Genesis 43:9I promise to take care of him—I'll be personally responsible for bringing him back to you. If I don't, then I will always carry the blame!
Proverbs 6:1My son, suppose you have pledged to guarantee your neighbor's debt, or you have shaken hands in agreement with a stranger,
Daniel 9:27He will confirm the agreement with many people for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifices and offerings. The idolatry that causes devastation will be supported until the end when the same fate is poured out on the one who devastates.”
Mark 14:24“This is my blood,” he told them, “the agreement that's being poured out for many.
1 Corinthians 11:25In the same way he took the cup, after the meal, and said, “This cup is the new agreement sealed with my blood. Remember me when you drink it.
Hebrews 9:15This is why he is the mediator of a new agreed relationship. Since a death has occurred to set them free from the sins committed under the first agreed relationship, now those who are called can receive the promise of an 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 →