Hebrews 7:24
But he, because he lives forever, has his priesthood unchangeable.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23Many, indeed, have been made priests, because they are hindered from continuing by death.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:35I will raise up a faithful priest for myself who will do according to that which is in my heart and in my mind. I will build him a sure house. He will walk before my anointed forever.
John 12:34The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever. How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?”
Hebrews 7:8Here people who die receive tithes, but there one receives tithes of whom it is testified that he lives.
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 →