Hebrews 7:24

But this man, because hee endureth euer, hath a Priesthood, which cannot passe from one to another.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And among them many were made Priests, because they were not suffered to endure, by the reason of death.

25Wherefore, hee is able also perfectly to saue them that come vnto God by him, seeing he euer liueth, to make intercession for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35And I will stirre me vp a faithfull Priest, that shall do according to mine heart and according to my minde: and I wil build him a sure house, and he shall walke before mine Anointed for euer.

John 12:34The people answered him, We haue heard out of the Law, that that Christ bideth for euer: and howe sayest thou, that that Sonne of man must be lift vp? Who is that Sonne of man?

Hebrews 7:8And here men that die, receiue tithes: but there he receiueth them, of whome it is witnessed, that he liueth.

Hebrews 13:8Remember them which haue the ouersight of you, which haue declared vnto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering what hath bene the ende of their conuersation. Iesus Christ yesterday, and to day, the same also is for euer.

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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