Hebrews 7:22

And the oath shows the corresponding superiority of the covenant of which Jesus is appointed the surety.

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In The King James Version

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

In Context

21but his appointment was ratified by an oath, when God said to him – ‘The Lord has sworn, and will not change, “You are a priest for all time.”’

23Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

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Cross References

Genesis 43:9I will be surety for him, you can hold me responsible for him. If I do not bring him to you and set him before you, then let me bear the blame forever;

Mark 14:24“This is my covenant-blood,” he said, “which is poured out on behalf of many.

1 Corinthians 11:25And in the same way with the cup, after supper, saying “This cup is the new covenant made by my blood. Do this, whenever you drink it, in memory of me.”

Hebrews 9:15And that is why he is the intermediary of a new covenant; in order that, as a death has taken place to effect a deliverance from the offenses committed under the first covenant, those who have received the call may obtain the eternal inheritance promised to them.

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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