Hebrews 7:11

New International Version

If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood—and indeed the law given to the people established that priesthood—why was there still need for another priest to come, one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron?

Cross References

Galatians 2:21

I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”

Galatians 4:3

So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world.

Galatians 4:9

But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?

Hebrews 5:10

and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:6

And he says in another place, “You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.”

Hebrews 6:20

where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 7:10

because when Melchizedek met Abraham, Levi was still in the body of his ancestor.

Hebrews 7:12

For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed also.

Hebrews 7:13

He of whom these things are said belonged to a different tribe, and no one from that tribe has ever served at the altar.

Hebrews 7:15

And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears,

Hebrews 7:21

but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: ‘You are a priest forever.’ ”

Hebrews 8:7

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.

Hebrews 9:6

When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry.