Hebrews 7:23

Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And they truly were many priests, because they were not suffered to continue by reason of death:

In Context

22And the oath shows the corresponding superiority of the Covenant of which Jesus is appointed the surety.

24but Jesus remains for all time, and therefore the priesthood that he holds is never liable to pass to another.

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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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