being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was priest of God Most High.
The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, “You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”
Therefore he had to be made like his brethren in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make expiation for the sins of the people.
Therefore, holy brethren, who share in a heavenly call, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession.
About this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.
where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.