and he was designated by God as high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (Now he was the priest of the Most High God.)
The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.”
Therefore he had to be made like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in things relating to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people.
Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess,
On this topic we have much to say and it is difficult to explain, since you have become sluggish in hearing.
where Jesus our forerunner entered on our behalf, since he became a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.