Hebrews 7:21

New English Translation

but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’” –

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.”

Numbers 23:19

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it happen?

Romans 11:29

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

Hebrews 5:6

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

Hebrews 7:17

For here is the testimony about him: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 7:20

And since this was not done without a sworn affirmation – for the others have become priests without a sworn affirmation,

Hebrews 7:23

And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

Hebrews 7:28

For the law appoints as high priests men subject to weakness, but the word of solemn affirmation that came after the law appoints a son made perfect forever.

1 Samuel 15:29

The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind.”