Hebrews 7:23

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Those who formerly became priests took their office without an oath, but this one was addressed with an oath, “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘Thou art a priest for ever.’ ”

Hebrews 7:22

This makes Jesus the surety of a better covenant.

Hebrews 7:24

but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever.

Hebrews 7:8

Here tithes are received by mortal men; there, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.