Hebrews 7:17
for it is testified, “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.”
World English Bible
In The King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
18For there is an annulling of a foregoing commandment because of its weakness and uselessness
Cross References
Psalms 110:4The LORD has sworn, and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
Hebrews 5:10named by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15This is yet more abundantly evident, if after the likeness of Melchizedek there arises another priest,
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 →