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Hebrews 6:20

Where a forerunner in our behalf hath entered, even Jesus, who, according to the rank of Melchizedek, hath become, a high-priest unto times age-abiding.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

In Context

19Which we have, as an anchor of the soul, both secure and firm, and entering into the interior of the veil:

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Cross References

John 14:2In the house of my Father, are, many dwellings; or else I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you.

Ephesians 1:3Blessed, be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing, in the heavenlies, in Christ,

Hebrews 1:3Who, being an eradiated brightness of his glory, and an exact representation of his very being, also bearing up all things by the utterance of his power, purification of sins, having achieved, sat down on the right hand of the majesty in high places:

Hebrews 2:17Whence he was obliged, in every way, unto the brethren, to be made like, that he might become a merciful and faithful high-priest, in the things pertaining unto God,—for the making of propitiation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 4:14Having then a great high-priest who hath passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession;

Hebrews 5:10Being addressed by God as high-priest—according to the rank of Melchizedek.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 6:10-20

Cautions against Apostasy; The Divine Promise and Oath. ( a. d. 62.) 9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. 10 For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have showed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. 11 And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who… Read the whole commentary →

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