Cross References

Hebrews 7:23

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Again, new Levitical priests are continually being appointed, because death prevents their remaining in office;

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But John tried to prevent him. "It is I," he said, "who need to be baptized by you; why then do you come to me?"

but his appointment was ratified by an oath, when God said to him-- 'The Lord has sworn, and will not change, "Thou art a priest for all time."'

And the oath shows the corresponding superiority of the Covenant of which Jesus is appointed the surety.

but Jesus remains for all time, and therefore the priesthood that he holds is never liable to pass to another.

In the one case the tithes are received by mortal men; in the other case by one about whom there is the statement that his life still continues.