Hebrews 7:11

New International Reader's Version

The law that was given to the people called for the priestly system. That system began with Levi. Suppose the priestly system could have made people perfect. Then why was there still a need for another priest to come? And why did he need to be like Melchizedek? Why wasn’t he from Aaron’s family line?

Cross References

Galatians 2:21

I do not get rid of the grace of God. What if a person could become right with God by obeying the law? Then Christ died for nothing!

Galatians 4:3

It is the same with us. When we were children, we were slaves to the basic spiritual powers of the world.

Galatians 4:9

But now you know God. Even better, God knows you. So why are you turning back to those weak and worthless powers? Do you want to be slaves to them all over again?

Hebrews 5:10

God appointed him to be the high priest, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:6

In another place God said, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

Hebrews 6:20

That is where Jesus has gone. He went there to open the way ahead of us. He has become a high priest forever, just like Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:10

That’s because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in Abraham’s body.

Hebrews 7:12

A change of the priestly system requires a change of law.

Hebrews 7:13

We are talking about a priest who is from a different tribe. No one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 7:15

But suppose another priest like Melchizedek appears. Then what we have said is even more clear.

Hebrews 7:21

But Jesus became a priest with a promise. God said to him, “The Lord has given his word and made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said, ‘You are a priest forever.’ ” (Psalm 110:4)

Hebrews 8:7

Suppose nothing had been wrong with that first covenant. Then no one would have looked for another covenant.

Hebrews 9:6

That’s how everything was arranged in the holy tent. The priests entered it at regular times. They went into the outer room to do their work for God and others.