Hebrews 7:22
by so much is Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
By so much was Jesus made a surety of a better testament.
In Context
23And they were many priests, because they were by death hindered from continuing in their office;
Cross References
Mark 14:24And He said unto them, This is an emblem of my blood the seal of the new covenant, which is to be shed for many:
1 Corinthians 11:25And in the same manner He took the cup, after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant ratified in my blood: this do, as often as ye drink of it, in remembrance of me."
Hebrews 9:15And on this account He is the mediator of a new covenant, that undergoing death for the redemption of transgressions against the first covenant, they that are called might receive the promise of an eternal inheritance.
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 →