Hebrews 7:24
but since Jesus lives forever, his priesthood is permanent.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23There have been many priests because death prevented them from being able to continue;
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:35I will choose for myself a trustworthy priest who will do what I really want, what I have in mind. I will make sure he and his descendants are trustworthy and they will always serve my anointed one.
John 12:34The crowd responded, “The Law tells us that the Messiah will live forever, so how can you say the Son of man must be ‘lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of man’?”
Hebrews 7:8In the one case tithes are received by men who die, but in the other by one who is said to be living.
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, 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 →