Hebrews 7:17

New International Reader's Version

Scripture says, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.” (Psalm 110:4)

Cross References

Psalm 110:4

The Lord has made a promise. He will not change his mind. He has said, “You are a priest forever, just like Melchizedek.”

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 7:11

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?

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)