Hebrews 7:23

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Furthermore, the former priests were many in number because they were prevented by death from continuing in office,

Cross References

Matthew 3:14

John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

Hebrews 7:21

but this one became a priest with an oath because of the one who said to him, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever’ ”

Hebrews 7:22

accordingly Jesus has also become the guarantor of a better covenant.

Hebrews 7:24

but he holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever.

Hebrews 7:8

In the one case, tithes are received by those who are mortal; in the other, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.