Hebrews 7:24

and he, because of his remaining — to the age, hath the priesthood not transient,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23and those indeed are many who have become priests, because by death they are hindered from remaining;

25whence also he is able to save to the very end, those coming through him unto God — ever living to make intercession for them.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:35and I have raised up for Me a stedfast priest; as in My heart and in My soul he doth do; and I have built for him a stedfast house, and he hath walked up and down before Mine anointed all the days;

John 12:34the multitude answered him, 'We heard out of the law that the Christ doth remain — to the age; and how dost thou say, That it behoveth the Son of Man to be lifted up? who is this — the Son of Man?'

Hebrews 7:8and here, indeed, men who die do receive tithes, and there [he], who is testified to that he was living,

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ yesterday and to-day the same, and to the ages;

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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