Hebrews 7:17
For it is testified, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
In Context
16who was not made after the law of a carnal commandment, but after the power of an endless life.
18For there is a disannulling of the preceding commandment, on account of its weakness and inadequacy
Cross References
Hebrews 5:10having been ordained of God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
Hebrews 7:15And it is still more abundantly evident, if after the similitude of Melchizedek another priest rises,
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 →