Hebrews 7:23

The English Standar Version

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 was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.' "

Hebrews 7:22

This makes Jesus 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 mortal men, but in the other case, by one of whom it is testified that he lives.