Hebrews 7:23

The Passion Translation

As additional proof, we know there were many priests under the old system, for they eventually died and their office had to be filled by another.

Cross References

Matthew 3:14

But when he waded into the water, John resisted him, saying, “Why are you doing this? I’m the one who needs to be baptized by you, and yet you come to be baptized by me?”

Hebrews 7:21

but with Jesus, God affirmed his royal-priesthood with his promise, saying, The Lord has made a solemn oath and will never change his mind, “You are a King-Priest forever!”

Hebrews 7:22

So all of this magnifies the truth that we have a superior covenant with God than what they experienced, for Jesus himself is its guarantor!

Hebrews 7:24

But Jesus permanently holds his priestly office, since he lives forever and will never have a successor!

Hebrews 7:8

Although the Jewish priests received tithes, they all died—they were mortal. But Melchizedek lives on! –