Hebrews 7:24

and He, because of His remaining throughout the age, has the inviolable priesthood,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

In Context

23and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;

25from where also He is able to save to the very end, those coming through Him to God—ever living to make intercession for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35and I have raised up a steadfast priest for Myself; he does as in My heart and in My soul; and I have built a steadfast house for him, and he has walked up and down before My anointed all the days;

John 12:34the multitude answered Him, “We heard that the Christ remains out of the Law—throughout the age; and how do You say that it is required that the Son of Man be lifted up? Who is this—the Son of Man?”

Hebrews 7:8and here, indeed, men who die receive tithes, and there [he] who is testified to that he was living,

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ—the same yesterday and today and for all ages.

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 →

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