Also, while they became priests in large numbers, since death prevents them from continuing to serve,
Again, it is mortal men in the one case who receive tithes, while in the other it is one of whom the witness is that 'he lives.'
John tried to prevent him; "I need to get baptized by you," he said, "and you come to me!"
Previous priests became priests apart from any oath, but he has an oath from Him who said to him, The Lord has sworn, and he will not change his mind, thou art a priest for ever.
And this makes Jesus surety for a superior covenant.
he holds his priesthood without any successor, since he continues for ever.