Hebrews 7:24
but He, because He abideth for ever, hath a priesthood that passeth not to any other:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
In Context
23And they were many priests, because they were by death hindered from continuing in their office;
Cross References
John 12:34The people answered Him, We have heard out of the law, that the Messiah abideth for ever: and how sayest thou, the Son of man must be lifted up? who is this Son of man?
Hebrews 7:8besides, here men that die receive tithes; but there he of whom it is testified that he liveth.
Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, to day, 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 →