Hebrews 7:24

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

In Context

23Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

25And that is why he is able to save perfectly those who come to God through him, living for ever, as he does, to intercede of their behalf.

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Cross References

John 12:34“We,” replied the people, “have learned from the Law that the ‘Christ is to remain for ever’; how is it, then, that you say that the Son of Man must be ‘lifted up’ Who is this ‘Son of Man’?”

Hebrews 7:8In the one case the tithes are received by mortal men; in the other case by one about whom there is the statement that his life still continues.

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and to-day — yes, and for ever!

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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