Hebrews 6:20 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

²⁰ where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest forever after the order (with the rank) of Melchizedek. [Ps. 110:4.]

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ whither as a forerunner Jesus entered for us, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

Common English Bible

²⁰ That’s where Jesus went in advance and entered for us, since he became a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ to the place where the forerunner Jesus has entered on our behalf, so as to become the High Priest for eternity, according to the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 6:20 Cross References

Psalm 110:4

The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Numbers 18:28

So shall you also present an offering to the Lord from all your tithes, which you receive from the people of Israel; and from it you shall give the Lord's offering to Aaron the priest.

Romans 8:34

who is to condemn? Is it Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us?

Ephesians 1:3

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,

Hebrews 1:3

He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature, upholding the universe by his word of power. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Hebrews 12:2

looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 2:10

For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through suffering.

Hebrews 2:17

Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.

Hebrews 4:14

Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

Hebrews 5:10

being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:6

as he says also in another place, “Thou art a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 8:1

Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,

Hebrews 9:12

he entered once for all into the Holy Place, taking not the blood of goats and calves but his own blood, thus securing an eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:24

For Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.

1 Peter 3:22

who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.

1 John 2:12

I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his sake.