Hebrews 7:24

but because Jesus continues forever, he has a permanent priesthood.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23Now the former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office;

25Therefore he is able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

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Cross References

John 12:34The crowd responded to him, “We have heard from the law that the Christ remains forever, so how can yoʋ 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 mortal men; but in the other case, they are received by one who is attested 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 →

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