Hebrews 7:22
By this has Jesus become the guarantee of a better covenant.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23And there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing:
Cross References
Mark 14:24And he said to them, This is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many.
1 Corinthians 11:25In the same manner he took the cup, after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood: do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Hebrews 9:15And for this reason he is the mediator of a new covenant, since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions committed under the first covenant, those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.
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 →