Hebrews 7:22
In all this more excellent is the covenant of (which) Jeshu is the sponsor.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23There were (moreover) many priests, because they were dying, and were not permitted to remain.
Cross References
Mark 14:24And he said to them, This is my blood of the new Covenant, which for many is shed.
1 Corinthians 11:25Likewise after they had supped he gave also the cup, and said, This cup is the new covenant in my blood; so do, whensoever you shall drink (it) to my remembrance.
Hebrews 9:15For this was he made the Mediator of the new covenant, that by his death he might become the ransom for those who had transgressed against the first covenant, (and) that they might receive the promise, they, who are called unto the inheritance which is eternal.
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 →