Hebrews 7:22

so much the more also is the Covenant of which Jesus has become the guarantor, a better covenant.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.

In Context

21for these men hold office without any oath having been taken, but He holds it attested by an oath from Him who said to Him, "The Lord has sworn and will not recall His words, Thou art a Priest for ever" --

23And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office:

Read all of Hebrews 7

Cross References

Mark 14:24"This is my blood," He said, "which is to be poured out on behalf of many--the blood which makes the Covenant sure.

1 Corinthians 11:25In the same way, when the meal was over, He also took the cup. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant of which my blood is the pledge. Do this, every time that you drink it, in memory of me."

Hebrews 9:15And because of this He is the negotiator of a new Covenant, in order that, since a life has been given in atonement for the offences committed under the first Covenant, those who have been called may receive the eternal inheritance which has been promised to them.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Hebrews 7:22