Hebrews 7:24
But he, because he continues forever, has a perpetual priesthood.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23And there were many priests, because they were prevented by death from continuing:
Cross References
John 12:34The people answered him, We have heard out of the law that the Christ abides forever: and how is it that you say, The Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Hebrews 7:8And here, men who die receive tithes; but there, they are received by him of whom it is witnessed that he lives.
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and 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 →