Hebrews 7:17

For the words are in evidence, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchisedek.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

16who has become such, not according to the law of a transitory enactment, but according to the energy of an indissoluble life.

18For there is a setting aside of a foregoing commandment, because of its weakness and unprofitableness

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Cross References

Hebrews 5:10while God himself pronounced him High Priest according to the order of Melchisedek.

Hebrews 7:15And this is yet more abundantly clear if, after the likeness of Melchisedek, there arises another Priest,

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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