Hebrews 7:17

For it is testified of him, You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

16Who is made such, not by a law concerning a physical requirement, but by the power of an endless life.

18So, there is a setting aside of the former commandment because of its weakness and uselessness,

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Cross References

Hebrews 5:10Being named by God as a high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:15And this becomes far more evident when, in the likeness of Melchizedek, another priest arises,

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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