Hebrews 7:24

but he, because of his abiding forever, holds his priesthood inviolable.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23And they indeed have been made priests, many in number, because they have been prevented by death from continuing;

25Hence also he is able to continue saving to the uttermost those who are ever drawing near to God through him, seeing that he is ever living to intercede for them.

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Cross References

John 12:34Then the people answered. "We have heard out of the Law that the Christ abides forever. What do you mean by ‘The Son of man must be lifted up’?Who is this Son of man?"

Hebrews 7:8Again it is mortal men who receive tithes in the one case; while in the other it is he of whom it is attested, "He lives."

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

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