Cross References

Hebrews 7:23

New English Translation

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

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But John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you come to me?”

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’” –

accordingly Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.

but he holds his priesthood permanently since he lives forever.

and in one case tithes are received by mortal men, while in the other by him who is affirmed to be alive.