Hebrews 7:24

but this person, because he abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not over to another.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And they indeed are many who were made priests, because by death they were prevented from abiding in their office:

25Wherefore also he is able to save to the uttermost those who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

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Cross References

John 12:34Then the multitude answered him, We have heard out of the law, that the Messiah abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, That the Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?

Hebrews 7:8And here indeed dying men receive the tithes, but there he hath a testimony borne to him that he liveth.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, 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 →

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