Hebrews 7:24
but he, because he abides forever, has an unchangeable priesthood:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23And indeed many have been made priests, because they were prohibited by death from continuing:
Cross References
John 12:34Then the multitude responded to Him; We have heard from the law that Christ abideth forever; and how do You say, That it behooveth the Son of man to be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Hebrews 7:8And here indeed men dying, receive tithes; however there, he is witnessed to that he lives.
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, 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 →