Hebrews 7:15

New English Translation

And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

Cross References

Psalm 110:4

The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: “You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek.”

Matthew 13:21

But he has no root in himself and does not endure; when trouble or persecution comes because of the word, immediately he falls away.

Hebrews 5:6

as also in another place God says, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:11

So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood – for on that basis the people received the law – what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron’s order?

Hebrews 7:14

For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

Hebrews 7:16

who has become a priest not by a legal regulation about physical descent but by the power of an indestructible life.

Hebrews 7:3

Without father, without mother, without genealogy, he has neither beginning of days nor end of life but is like the son of God, and he remains a priest for all time.