Hebrews 7:24
But because this (one) standeth for ever, his priesthood passeth not away.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23There were (moreover) many priests, because they were dying, and were not permitted to remain.
Cross References
John 12:34The people said to him, We have heard from the law that the Meshicha for ever abideth: how sayest thou that the Son of man is to be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?
Hebrews 7:8And here the sons of men who die receive the tithes; but there he concerning whom the scripture testifieth that he liveth.
Hebrews 13:8Jeshu Meshiha is yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.
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 →