Hebrews 7:14-24

14 For it is undeniable that our Lord sprang from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing in connection with priests.
15 And this is still more abundantly clear when we read that it is as belonging to the order of Melchizedek that a priest of a different kind is to arise,
16 and hold His office not in obedience to any temporary Law, but by virtue of an indestructible Life.
17 For the words are in evidence, "Thou art a priest for ever, belonging to the order of Melchizedek."
18 On the one hand we have here the abrogation of an earlier code because it was weak and ineffective--
19 for the Law brought no perfect blessing--but on the other hand we have the bringing in of a new and better hope by means of which we draw near to God.
20 And since it was not without an oath being taken--
21 for 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" --
22 so much the more also is the Covenant of which Jesus has become the guarantor, a better covenant.
23 And they have been appointed priests many in number, because death prevents their continuance in office:
24 but He, because He continues for ever, has a priesthood which does not pass to any successor.
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