Hebrews 7:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 For it is declared [about Jesus in the Scriptures, Psa. 110:4], “You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 For he testifieth, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchisedec. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 For it is witnessed of Him, You are a Priest forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. [Ps. 110:4.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 for it is witnessed of him, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 This is confirmed: “You are a priest forever, ” “according to the order of Melchizedek.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 For he testifies: "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." Ver Capítulo |
So, if perfection [i.e., a right relationship with God] could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood, (for under it people had received the Law of Moses), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, according to the order of Melchizedek, who was not considered “according to the order of Aaron?”